Mardi Gras

Written by Julie Murray

Part of the Holidays series

Discover the vibrant history and traditions of Mardi Gras.

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24 pages· 683 words· Est. 6 min read· 660L

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Bookroo's summary

Uncover the vibrant history of Mardi Gras, from its roots in Christian traditions to its lively celebrations in New Orleans. Explore the evolution of customs like parades, beads, and king cake, and learn how French explorers brought this festive holiday to America. Dive into the colorful world of costumed balls and grand feasts, and see how Mardi Gras has become a cultural phenomenon. What secrets lie behind the masks and revelry?

From the publisher

Easy-to-read text paired with colorful photos and informative captions introduces readers to a lively holiday, Mardi Gras. Readers will learn the story of Mardi Gras, its connection with the Christian holidays Lent and Easter, and how it spread to the United States with the arrival of French explorers in New Orleans. Traditions including costumed balls and large feasts are discussed, as well as modern customs such as parades, beads, and king cake. Features include table of contents, glossary with phonetic spellings, and index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Buddy Books is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

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