The celebration of Mardi Gras and King Cake parties are
unique to New Orleans. The Mardi Gras season officially begins on the Twelfth Night of
Christmas, January 6th, also known to Christians as the Epiphany.
Since the third century the Epiphany has been observed as the day the Three
Wise Men finally found the Infant Jesus. King Cakes were initiated to celebrate this holy
day and a small plastic doll is placed in each cake as a symbol of "finding
the baby Jesus."
King Cakes are oval shaped and decorated in the carnival colors of purple, green,
and Gold.
As the cake is cut, each person looks to see if their piece contains the small plastic baby. Many carnival clubs including the Twelfth Night Revelers choose the queen of their carnival by this tradition. Some believe that the person who gets the doll will have a year of good fortune.
Traditionally, to continue the festivities through carnival, the person who finds the baby brings the King Cake to the next celebration.
No Mardi Gras season is complete without a delicious King Cake. Order yours today. Remember, King Cake season ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, but you can enjoy our delicious, fresh King Cakes year round.
