Enjoy these Family Friendly Mardi Gras Ideas for your celebrations. Keep scrolling for a breakdown of what Mardi Gras is really about.
What is Mardi Gras?
- Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday also known as Shrove Tuesday
- Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday.
- Ash Wednesday is a Christian Holy Day of prayer and fasting which begins the season of Lent. It takes place 46 days prior to Easter.
- Lent is a time of reflection and preparation for Christians prior to Easter. Lent lasts 40 days just as Jesus was tempted by Satan for 40 days. During Lent many Christians abstain from something in their life which is generally important to them such as desserts or alcohol. The abstention can be most anything these days including internet usage or social media. The idea is to fast from something you wouldn’t normally give up.
- Mardi Gras is a big celebration prior to the beginning of Lent. Lots of food is associated with Mardi Gras such as the King Cake.
Family Friendly Mardi Gras Celebration Ideas
9 Ideas you can use to celebrate Mardi Gras at home this year.
Easy Mardi Gras King Cake Recipe With Cinnamon Rolls
How to make a Cinnamon Roll King Cake, easy recipe with only a few ingredients.
Kids Mardi Gras Mask
To introduce Mardi Gras to my kids, we are going to make Mardi Gras Mask. The kids are super excited because they love crafting and wearing mask. Plus who doesn’t love using glitter.
Tablescapes, Mardi Gras Time!
February on the coast means Everything is covered in purple gold and green for Mardi Gras.
Festive Mardi Gras Coloring Pages
Mardi Gras Coloring pages for kids
Mardi Gras tiered tray centerpiece
A few simple Mardi Gras decoration pieces will create a stunning centerpiece using a tiered tray
Simple Mardi Gras Wreath
A simple and easy Mardi Gras Wreath you can make using beads
No Sew Mardi Gras Masks
Whether you’re celebrating in New Orleans or at home, you’ll want to whip up a few of these Mardi Gras masks. Especially when you see how easy they are to make AND don’t involve any sewing!
Mardi Gras Layered Jello
Mardi Gras Layered Jello Cups are the perfect individual treat for Fat Tuesday. These colorful treats are easy to make ahead of time and are great for parties.
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Beverly says
Thanks for the party, Shirley. Hope you have a great week. It’s feeling very much like spring time here in Charleston. I’m ready to start sprucing up the yard, but we’ll probably have a few more winter like days so I’m holding off just a little.
Debbie-Dabble says
Thanks so much for hosting each week!!
Hugs,
Debbie
Jenna says
Thank you for including my Mardi Gras table in your features Shirley, and thank you for the party!
Jenny says
Thanks for sharing my Mardi Gras Mask. The kids had so much fun making these. I have to try the king cake!
Marilyn Lesniak says
Thank you so much for hosting again this week. You always do so much for bloggers! Have a relaxing week! I am off to see some posts. Looks like a lot of inspiration tonight.
Lauren | Mom Home Guide says
Hi, Shirley! Thanks for sharing all these great Mardi Gras ideas! Fun!