Children Of The Moon Go To Carnaval!

Welcome to Children Of The Moon Go To Carnaval! The following links will help you in your exploration, and each will open in a new browser window. When you are ready to return, simply close that window and Children Of The Moon will be here waiting for you. Laissez les bonnes temps roulez!!
     
graphic The History Of Mardi Gras
The origins of Mardi Gras in the United States come from Louisiana's French heritage. Visit this site to learn more.		  
     
graphic Throw Me Somethin' Mister!
During the parades, treats and trinkets are thrown from the floats and cries of "Throw me somethin' mister!" can be heard all through the town.		  
     
graphic King Cakes
King cakes are a traditional treat with a tiny toy baby baked inside. Whoever gets the baby becomes the next King or Queen, or in some cases has to host the next King Cake party. Here is a quick and easy recipe for making your own King Cake.		  
     
graphic Play The Online King Cake Game
No King Cake at home? No problem! Visit About.com to play their online version and see if you find the baby!		  
     
graphic Color The Mardi Gras Dancer
Use your browser's print command to print out this Mardi Gras Dancer to decorate and color. Can you draw a picture of yourself in a costume for Carnaval?		  
     
graphic Carnival Of Venice
View these online photos presented day by day from Venice. The costumes are breathtaking and very elaborate!		  
     
graphic Create Your Own Miniature Float
Create your own float for Carnaval from a shoebox and items you may have around your house.		  
     
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Masks Of Puerto Rico
Visit this online gallery to view some of the remarkable masks made for Carnaval in Puerto Rico. Slow loading page, but worth the wait.

  
     
graphic Make Your Own Masks
Last but not least, what could be more fun than designing and creating your very own mask for Carnaval? KinderArt has a four day project to help you do just that. Great for teachers and family projects!		  
     

 

Thank you for visiting Children Of The Moon Go To Carnaval! If you would like to read some story books about Carnaval and Mardi Gras, here are a few that you might enjoy:
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Niki Daly; Farrar Straus & Giroux (Juv); ISBN: 0374309531
George Ancona;
Harcourt Brace; ISBN: 0152017925
Lynn Joseph, Linda Saport: Clarion Books; ISBN: 0395650127
James Rice; Atheneum; Pelican Pub Co; ISBN: 156554286X


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