How did the Mardi Gras Begin?
“In 1699, Mardi Gras was first mentioned in North America. A French explorer camped by the Mississippi River, fifty miles south of today’s New Orleans, named Pierre le Moyne, Sieur d’Iberville, first brought the term to the United States.
By the 1700s, Mardi Gras was celebrated in both Mobile, Alabama, and in New Orleans, Louisiana. Somewhat more sedate then today’s festivities, the day was celebrated with private balls. In both cities random streets played hosts to costumed citizens.”
And if you are a trivia buff, you are going to find a lot of that on this page as well. Now, off to find a recipe for a King Cake!
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