We had a lovely, laid back Valentine’s day at the beach,
But February on the coast means
Everything is covered in purple gold and green!
Mardi Gras Madness, as the locals know
Means bring out the decorations, put on a show!
Crazy, tacky and over the top
It’s fabulous fun and goes on non stop!
The local favorite way to celebrate
Is to get dressed up and eat King Cake!
Music, masks, beads and moon pies
Be ready to catch something when the parade goes by!
Purple means Justice and Gold means Power
Green stands for faith, and there will be bead showers!
The masks make for mystery
Mardi Gras has a fascinating history!
Read about it here
Here are a few favorite Mardi Gras recipes:
California Dreamin’ Citrus King Cake
Mardi Gras ends with a final celebration on Fat Tuesday, which is March 5 this year, the grand finale of “carnivale” before the lean Lenten season of the Christian calendar begins… So have a little Mardi Gras fun now!
Gold Leaf stemware tutorial here
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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:
Meal Plan Monday Dishing it & Digging it, Between Naps on the Porch,
Merry Monday Make it Pretty Monday Celebrate and Decorate,
Delicious Dishes Recipe Party Oh My Heartsie Girl Full Plate Thursday