Mardi Gras

   I have learned that not all holiday's are as they seem. I was never taught about this paticular holiday because it was considered a "bad one" growing up. It wasn't until a few years ago when I want to a Mardi Gras party that it wasn't what I thought. I held great judgement against my friend because I didn't understand why she would celebrate such a "bad" holiday.

   Skip ahead to February 25th, I had spent many hours doing lots of research, pouring over tradions and cultureal celabrations on it. I learned a lot, and learned that it is a very sacred holy holiday, brought over by french imagraints, and celebrated in a much more boorish, and eccentric. It has morphed into something crude, offensive, and dare I say evil.

    I wanted to turn this holiday into a learning experience for my kids, I have also been trying to "Celebrate" little holidays to mix up our Home school schedule.

   I planned out a lesson, an activity, and a snack. I left plenty of time fore everything because sometimes things go fast, and sometimes they are slow.

   I invited some other home school friends over in the neighborhood that I thought would like to participate in this educational experience.
   We started with a brief lesson on the history of it, moved into a craft making masks, ate a colorful snack (all food was themed Green, Purple, and "gold")
While snack was happening I gave a information about the holiday and asked any questions they might have. All in all, everyone enjoyed themselves.

 I made Jambalaya for dinner and we had king cake for desert.

   Can't wait for next year!