St. Joseph's Day in New Orleans Tanja Persig Marshall From the very earliest days

From the very earliest days after its completion in 1646

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St. Joseph's Day in New Orleans Tanja Persig Marshall From the very earliest daysSt. Joseph's Day in New Orleans investigates the origins and evolution of the St. Joseph's Day holiday, revealing its deep connection to the mid Lent celebration known as Mi Careme. Initially conceived as a welcome break from Lent's austerity, mid Lent featured masked balls, dancing, and exuberant public revelry traditions later associated solely with Mardi Gras. Through a meticulous review of historic newspaper accounts, archival resources, and city