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What Is a Second Line?

The Story Behind One of New Orleans’ Most Beloved Traditions If you’ve ever visited New Orleans, chances are you’ve seen—or at least heard—a brass band leading a crowd of people dancing through the streets, waving colorful umbrellas and handkerchiefs. That’s called a Second Line, and it’s one of the city’s most recognizable traditions. A Second…

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Why Is There a Baby in a King Cake?

The tiny plastic baby hidden inside a King Cake is one of Mardi Gras’ most recognizable traditions, but few people know how it began. The story stretches back thousands of years, blending ancient customs, Christian traditions, European baking, and a little New Orleans legend. For the Christian perspective click here Where Did the Tradition Begin?…

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