Still Christmas in New Orleans...

Here in New Orleans it is Christmas until January 6. Then within literally a couple of seconds, it becomes Carnival Season! January 6, or Twelfth Night, kicks off the Mardi Gras celebrations. There are some parties and a couple parades as well as the eating of King Cakes. For many in New Orleans, King Cakes are only eaten between Twelfth Night and Fat Tuesday (although you can get them in most bakeries all year). Last night we headed out to the French Quarter to get a last look at all the Christmas lights and decorations. During our stroll, we finally made it to the Roosevelt Hotel- a famous holiday stop in New Orleans. The lobby is transformed into a Winter Wonderland. It really was beautiful.