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The History of Mardi Gras King Cakes
SUMMARY: Mardi Gras season is celebrated with colorful king cakes, sweet pastries topped with icing and sprinkles representing faith (green), power (purple), and justice (yellow). These cakes often contain a plastic baby which symbolizes luck or baby Jesus, with the finder expected to host the next celebration. Originating from France in the 12th century, the tradition was brought to New Orleans in 1870, coinciding with the Epiphany on January 6th. Celebrating the three wise men, the cake’s circular shape could symbolize a crown or the wise men’s journey. While the French version uses almond-filled puff pastry, New Orleans’ king cakes share similarities with Spanish or Latin varieties.
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SUMMARY: The University of Southern Mississippi’s Bands Department will host a week of free concerts starting April 25 at 7:30 p.m. The series kicks off with the Symphonic Winds, as Dr. Colin McKenzie concludes his conducting role to focus on directing the School of Music. Subsequent events feature the University Band and Hattiesburg Concert Band on April 27, and a joint performance with the Sumrall High School Concert Band on April 29. The final concert on May 1 will showcase the Wind Ensemble and include a new symphony and “Lord of the Rings” by Johan de Meij, celebrating McKenzie’s musical journey.
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SUMMARY: Pizza, a beloved global dish, traces its origins to flatbread in Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. The modern version emerged in a Jewish community in southern Italy, where leftovers were placed on flatbread, later becoming popular in the U.S. through Italian immigrants in the late 1800s. American pizza differs from its Italian counterpart with a thicker crust, more sauce, and varied toppings. In the 1960s, pizza kits and chain restaurants like Pizza Hut helped popularize pizza in America. Homemade pizza is simple yet time-consuming, requiring basic ingredients, or premade crusts for convenience, with endless topping options.
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SUMMARY: The author shares a deep love for Mississippi’s history, which was reignited during a family trip along the Natchez Trace with a grandchild. They enjoyed the state’s natural beauty while discussing local flora and the etymology of place names, many derived from Mississippi’s Indigenous tribes. The grandmother eagerly shared the origins of various towns, emphasizing names linked to nature, historical figures, or notable stories. She highlighted the importance of preserving and passing on history to future generations, challenging readers to learn the stories of their own cherished places, reminding them that history enriches our understanding of the present.
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