Mardis Gras literally means Fat Tuesday. This celebration has grown in popularity in the recent years. The origin of Fat Tuesday goes back to the Catholic Church and is basically the “last hurrah” before the Lenten season begins, which is a time of fasting, sacrifice and prayer.

A known tradition of Mardis Gras is the King Cake. The cakes are made in a circle, and in early days, a coin or bean was hidden inside the cake, and whoever found the item was said to have good luck in the coming year. Today, bakers now put a small baby, representing the Christ Child in the cake; the recipient is then expected to host the King Cake for the next year!

Mid America Celebrated with our own King Cakes straight from New Orleans!! Mardis Gras beads, gold, purple, and green all around!

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