Where did Carnival originate?
In Ancient Egypt
Mardi Gras means ................................ in English.
Fat Tuesday
Mardi Gras is celebrated in the city of ........... ................. in the USA.
New Orleans
The traditional Mardi Gras colors are ..............., ............... and ............... .
green, purple and gold
On Mardi Gras, a huge ...................... is held in the streets of New Orleans.
parade
During the Mardi Gras parade, the people riding the floats throw ................. and ....................... at the spectators.
strings of beads and coconuts
During the parade the Krewes ride huge .................... (decorated vehicles)
floats
The social clubs in New Orleans are called .............................
The Krewes
What pastry is typical of Mardi Gras?
Kings Cake
What is traditionally hidden inside the Kings Cake?
A tiny doll symbolising baby Jesus
Where is the biggest carnival festival in the world celebrated?
In Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Where is the third biggest carnival in the world celebrated?
In Quebec, Canada
What do people wear on their faces during the carnival parade?
Masks
