Each February or March, Bing joins the Carnival with a Mardi Gras quiz. The traditions are colourful and specific, which makes this a fun, learnable seasonal round tied to the day before Lent begins.
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What Mardi Gras means
Mardi Gras is French for 'Fat Tuesday', the final day of feasting before Lent's fasting begins on Ash Wednesday. Because it depends on Easter's date, it moves each year, landing in February or early March, exactly the kind of date question the quiz enjoys.
New Orleans and the colours
The United States' most famous celebration is in New Orleans, Louisiana. The official Mardi Gras colours are purple (justice), green (faith) and gold (power), and questions about what each colour represents are common.
King cake and throws
A king cake hides a tiny plastic baby inside, whoever finds it hosts next year's party. Parade 'krewes' toss beads, doubloons and trinkets to crowds, and 'Laissez les bons temps rouler' (let the good times roll) is the signature phrase.
Answering approach
Fat Tuesday, New Orleans, purple-green-gold, king cake, these anchors cover most questions. For the date, remember it's tied to Easter, so it moves; a quick search gives the specific year.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Mardi Gras mean?
French for 'Fat Tuesday', the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
What are the Mardi Gras colours?
Purple for justice, green for faith, and gold for power, a favourite quiz question.
What is hidden in a king cake?
A tiny plastic baby; whoever finds it traditionally hosts the next year's celebration.