Mardi Gras

Friday, February 6, 2009

A BIT OF HISTORY: In Louisiana, the first Mardi Gras was in 1589 when the French explorers Bienville and Iberville landed at the mouth of the river in New Orleans. The next day was Ash Wednesday, the beginning of the Lenten season. The tradition back in France and in Europe in those days was that there was always a major feast prior to the 40 days of fasting in Lent. The day called Mardi Gras aka Fat Tuesday, was when you could eat and drink all day long because you were going to have to go into repentance for forty days. As all good Christians, you would take care of yourself first, and the custom became known as Mardi Gras.

Ruth Ann

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sailing the Caribbean

Wednesday, February 6, 2008 

I'm sorry to have been missing for such a long time. I have many projects in the works for your enjoyment and have been away collecting marvelous fabrics and trims.

Our latest adventure was an 8-day cruise on the Norwegian Pearl to the Caribbean. We managed to fit in a few Mardi Gras parades while in New Orleans before and after the cruise. The Rex Krewe parade (the original Mardi Gras krewe) was yesterday, but, unfortunately, work called us home. However, I did pick up some great ideas for Mardi Gras purses that will be available next year!

It's good to be home!
Ruth Ann, Bag Lady

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