Happy New Year

Posted on January 14th, 2009 by Monique, under Daily Life, New Orleans, Weblog.

I almost feel like my brain is still stuck in December! The time has been flying by, and it is quite amazing.

I am barely getting back into the swing of things, like blogging, so check back for updates.

It is officially carnival season here too, as in Mardi Gras is coming!

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the final day of Carnival, which begins on the Feast of the Epiphany, Jan. 6. Also known as Kings’ Day or Twelfth Night, Jan. 6 celebrates the arrival of the three kings at Jesus’ birthplace, thus ending the Christmas season. And in New Orleans, simultaneously starting Carnival. This festival of fun finds its roots in various pagan celebrations of spring, dating back 5,000 years.

Tonight, another arctic cold front is supposed to be on its way here. Moderate freeze… bring your puppies and kitties inside if you are in SE Louisiana.