Do Mardi Gras Bead Colors Have A Specific Meaning?
Yes. They are traditional emblem of concern and apiece member has restricted meaning.
Purple = Justice
Green = Faith
Gold = Power
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shortgil on
Sat, 4th Jul 2009 11:53 am
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kat84gut on
Sat, 4th Jul 2009 1:04 pm
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Vince M on
Sat, 4th Jul 2009 3:06 pm
The traditional colors of Mardi Gras are purple (symbolic of justice), green (symbolic of faith) and gold (symbolic of power). The accepted story behind the original selection of these colors originates from 1872 when the Grand Duke Alexis Romanoff of Russia visited New Orleans. It is said that the Grand Duke came to the city in pursuit of an actress named Lydia Thompson. During his stay, he was given the honor of selecting the official Mardi Gras colors by the Krewe of Rex…thus, did these colors also become the colors of the House of Romanoff. The 1892 Rex Parade theme (”Symbolism of Colors”) first gave meaning to the representation of the official Mardi Gras colors.
Those other answers may be true but, in my experience, green means “show your t**s!” Red means “Show your t**s!” Blue means “Show your t**s!” and purple means “Show me your t**s!”
This is experience talking.
Purple – Justice
Green – Faith
Gold – Power
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