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"Laissez les bons temps rouler" is a popular Louisiana French phrase meaning "let the good times roll." Primarily used during Mardi Gras, it captures a joyful, carefree, party-focused attitude associated with New Orleans and the surrounding Gulf Coast.
Key Aspects of the Phrase:
Origin: It is a Cajun French phrase, largely seen as a calque (literal translation) of the English expression "let the good times roll".
Context: It serves as the unofficial slogan of Mardi Gras in New Orleans, symbolizing the joie de vivre (joy of living).
Pronunciation: It is often pronounced phonetically as lay-zay leh bawn taw roo-lay.
Usage: It is frequently used to encourage celebration, often popping up in tourism, music, and the festive season.
Response: A common, informal response is "Oui, cher" (Yeah, you right).
The phrase is sometimes debated for its grammatical correctness in standard French, as it originates from a blend of languages (Creole/Cajun) and specifically aims to evoke a Louisiana, rather than ...
In memory of Robert Duvall, here is his first movie role. A great movie. He had one line in the book, and filmed it...but was cut from the final movie. He had appeared in some TV series but no movies
FAT TUESDAY
The last day of Carnival and the day before Ash Wednesday, Fat Tuesday is the intertwining of a period of festivals and feasts that lead to a time of fasting and reflection. Also known as Shrove Tuesday and Mardi Gras, this enduring celebration has many traditions and deep roots around the world.
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Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday) dates back to an ancient Roman festival honoring the deities Lupercalia and Saturnalia which took place in mid-February. When Christians arrived in Rome, they incorporated the festival into Lenten preparations.
For centuries, this solemn feast prepared Christians for the season of Lent and used up valuable meat and supplies they would be abstaining from in the days to come. Traditions surrounding the day have changed through the ages. Through time and culture, the practices of Lent and Carnival, Mardi Gras, and Shrove Tuesday have varied and become incorporated into regional customs.
In the United Kingdom, Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day. Pancakes are the perfect menu item when the future ...
