Tag: Lent
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Lent: The story about the period of scarcity following Mardi Gras
The overindulgence of Mardi Gras is over and we are now in a period of scarcity known as Lent. For many, this time of the year—the more than six weeks between Ash Wednesday and Holy Thursday preceding Easter—is a time marked by a smudge of ash on your forehead, Friday night fish fries, and giving…
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Think Carnival season is only celebrated in New Orleans? Not so fast!
Carnival is here! In our last blog post, we dug into how the ways New Orleans celebrates this special season can be traced back thousands of years to ancient Europe. We learned why we have these traditions leading up to Mardi Gras, but these traditions aren’t ours alone. While we are celebrating the Carnival season…
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Discover the roots of Carnival season—a worldwide phenomenon!
During Mardi Gras, the Greater New Orleans Area—and really most of Louisiana—feels like a one-of-a-kind place! In fact, we have a phrase to describe this feeling: “Everywhere else it’s just Tuesday.” The traditions of Louisiana during our weeks-long Carnival season are definitely special. Other places in the world have their version of king cake, for…
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Boeuf Gras: Get Your Carnival Fill Before Lent
If you’ve seen the Rex parade on Fat Tuesday it’s likely you’ve noticed the enormous white bull sitting atop one of the iconic parade’s signature floats. And you’re not alone. Decades of New Orleanians have seen the same bewildering sight. Welcome to Boeuf Gras. The massive creature is known as Boeuf Gras and is one…
