01/06/2022
It’s the first day of Carnival season here in New Orleans, which means we can officially eat King Cake tonight!
In any other city, it’s just Jan 6th but here we celebrate Twelfth Night which marks the 12th day since Christmas….. and so the party begins! Others call it the Epiphany which officially ends the Christmas season in the Catholic church as it celebrates when the 3 wise men arrived to baby Jesus.
Despite what y’all saw on MTV growing up, Mardi Gras isn’t just one day it’s an ENTIRE season.
Starting today you’re allowed to say “Happy Mardi Gras” in the grocery store or to anyone you pass on the street.
So, Happy Carnival season from LoudTalkerTours! Now go get on line and wait for those king cakes!
Stay tuned all season for the history behind carnival traditions here in
New Orleans.
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