Mardi Gras Quiz by OnTopic
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Mardi Gras is a French word meaning what?
Mardi is the French word for "Tuesday" and Gras means "fat." In France, the day before Ash Wednesday came to be known as Mardi Gras, or "Fat Tuesday."
Marching Parade
Fat Tuesday
Mowing Grass
Fantastic Party
A traditional sweet consumed during Mardi Gras is called King Cake. What item is hidden in its centre?
It is thought that the tiny figurine represents Baby Jesus and that those who receive cake pieces containing the figurine are considered to be blessed.
A Gold Coin
Glass Beads
A Baby Figurine
A Metal Key
What are the 3 traditional colors of Mardi Gras?
Purple represents Justice. Green represents Faith. Gold represents Power.
Purple, Green, Gold
Red, Blue, Silver
Pink, Green, Blue
Orange, Gold, Silver
What is the religious name for Mardis Gras?
The expression "Shrove Tuesday" comes from the word shrive, meaning "absolve." Pancakes are often consumed on Shrove Tuesday, because the event was a practical way of using up rich and perishable foods, such as eggs and milk, before the start of Lent's 40-day fasting season.
Lent
Shrove Tuesday
Absolution
Fasting Day
What colorful items are thrown during Mardis Gras?
Strings of beads are the most common items thrown into the air during Mardi Gras. Other common throws include doubloons, cups, toys and homemade trinkets.
Dragon Kites
Confetti
Beads
Hula Hoops
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