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Mardi Gras and Carnival
 Websites presented in alphabetical order ¡Carnaval! 
 Companion to a 2005-2008 exhibition that "re-creates the dazzling sights, sounds and the pageantry of Carnival celebrations around the world today. The exhibit transports viewers to eight rural and urban locations in Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean and North America." Includes discussions of the origins and evolution of Carnival, photos, and sound clips. From the Museum of International Folk Art. http://www.carnavalexhibit.org Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Jul 31, 2006 "Big Chiefs" Continue Mardi Gras Indian Tradition
Audio of a 2006 radio story and associated photos about how "in neighborhoods throughout New Orleans, black men don Indian costumes they worked on all year -- suits they carefully stitch and bead by hand" to wear in Mardi Gras parades. Features discussion of the history of this tradition. Includes links to related stories. From National Public Radio (NPR). http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5237773 Topics: Black Resources, Holidays and Observances Individually, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 23, 2008 About Mardi Gras: History of King Cakes
This cake baked with a toy baby in it is a staple of New Orleans cuisine. King cakes are typically served from the Feast of the Epiphany (Twelfth Night) through Mardi Gras, the pre-Lenten celebration. Includes two king cake recipes. From NOLA.com. http://www.nola.com/mardigras/food/?kingcake.html Topics: Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Dec 31, 2005 Carnival of Venice
This site presents information about the annual pre-Lent carnival featuring fantastic masked and costumed participants that has been held in Venice, Italy, for hundreds of years. Provides brief historical information, photographs of recent carnivals, and a schedule of events for the future carnival. The quality of the English translation of this page is somewhat uneven, but understandable. http://www.carnivalofvenice.com/ Topics: Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated Nov 6, 2005 Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Material about the celebration of Mardi Gras season in New Orleans, which "officially starts at Twelfth Night, which occurs 12 days after Christmas on January 6th" and runs through the Tuesday before Lent. Includes a parade schedule, a list of Mardi Gras events, background about Mardi Gras krewes, details about history and traditions, a glossary, and related travel and tourism information. From the official tourism site of the city of New Orleans. http://www.neworleansonline.com/neworleans/mardigras/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually, U.S. History By Place Last updated Jan 31, 2008 MardiGras.com
Contains photo and video tours of the New Orleans parades, dates of Mardi Gras for the next few years, a FAQ for first-time visitors, tips on attending the celebrations with children, webcams, a glossary, history, and an explanation of the traditions of Carnival. From NOLA.com, a website created in alliance with The Times-Picayune newspaper. (Note: you may need to enter a ZIP code and other information to access this site). http://www.nola.com/mardigras/ Topics: Film, Movies, & Video, Holidays & Observances, Holidays and Observances Individually, Photograph Collections: Regional: United States, Recreation, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment, U.S. History By Place Last updated Feb 20, 2006 Wooden Nickel Historical Museum
View wooden nickels by theme (oldest, largest, clowns, Mardi Gras, etc.), take a tour through the museum, and read about the history of this form of United States currency. There are examples of (non-monetary) wooden nickels used to commemorate all kinds of people and occasions: Elvis Presley, a visit at the dentist, Mother Teresa, etc. http://www.wooden-nickel.net/ Topics: Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 16, 2002 |
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