It's Spring in the Crescent City. Soon, the New Orleans Flor de lis will be making its annual appearance at events throughout the city. Representative of Mardi Gras and the onset of Spring, the symbol holds a number of meanings. In fact, it can represent religions, symbolic, artistic, emblematic and political groups and organizations. Originally brought to the United States from the Netherlands, the design remained has similar, yet different.
A variety of colors and versions of the symbol have been used in New Orleans over the years. One of the biggest events in which most of these amazing symbols are present are the many Mardi Gras parades. There are also other events like the French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in which many of these symbols can be seen on high flying flags and other items.
While recognized as a universal code or symbol, there are a variety of hidden meanings as with most logos and symbols. The earliest use of the symbol was related to royalty. One reason the colors are so bright and vivid. Also, the original design had a lot less to do with lilies and more to do with the irises that still line the river located in the Netherlands.
For the most part, French Canadians came to the area from the Netherlands. It is here where the symbol began. Although, the original design was attributed to the irises which still line the river Luts. To help distinguish the original version from others, look for the white petals which bend down to the beginning of the blooming flowers.
In the late 13th century, a poem by Guillaume de Nangis shows how the golden flowers on a ground of azure were magically substituted for crescents on a shield. While originally attributed to Clovis, it has since been used to symbolize all Frankish kings who subscribed to the Christian religion, with the most notorious being Charlemagne.
Most believe the truest origins were the Monarchs of France. After which, it has become more popular and well known for its use in the baptism of kings. As with most emblems or symbols, there are a number of different meanings and uses. In some cases, people in New Orleans, or those visiting the city believe it to be of the occult or related to Voodoo.
While most likely, the symbol was provided as a coat of arms, one legend tells of an angel who came down from Heaven and anointed a king. This is most likely also where the legend and tradition of the King's Cake during Mardi Gras was derived. As such, it would appear that most people believe in the relation of the symbol to kings, as to whether angels or other mystical aspects were involved in its origination remains in question.
During the 14th century, French writers asserted that the time of the Monarch could be traced back to the time a divine gift of royal arms was provided to a King. As with other symbols, there are a number of other legends and myths associated with the colors and symbols used in each Flor de lis. When it comes to its uses in the City of New Orleans, it is one that holds a number of different meaning whether resident or tourist.
A variety of colors and versions of the symbol have been used in New Orleans over the years. One of the biggest events in which most of these amazing symbols are present are the many Mardi Gras parades. There are also other events like the French Quarter Festival and Jazz Fest in which many of these symbols can be seen on high flying flags and other items.
While recognized as a universal code or symbol, there are a variety of hidden meanings as with most logos and symbols. The earliest use of the symbol was related to royalty. One reason the colors are so bright and vivid. Also, the original design had a lot less to do with lilies and more to do with the irises that still line the river located in the Netherlands.
For the most part, French Canadians came to the area from the Netherlands. It is here where the symbol began. Although, the original design was attributed to the irises which still line the river Luts. To help distinguish the original version from others, look for the white petals which bend down to the beginning of the blooming flowers.
In the late 13th century, a poem by Guillaume de Nangis shows how the golden flowers on a ground of azure were magically substituted for crescents on a shield. While originally attributed to Clovis, it has since been used to symbolize all Frankish kings who subscribed to the Christian religion, with the most notorious being Charlemagne.
Most believe the truest origins were the Monarchs of France. After which, it has become more popular and well known for its use in the baptism of kings. As with most emblems or symbols, there are a number of different meanings and uses. In some cases, people in New Orleans, or those visiting the city believe it to be of the occult or related to Voodoo.
While most likely, the symbol was provided as a coat of arms, one legend tells of an angel who came down from Heaven and anointed a king. This is most likely also where the legend and tradition of the King's Cake during Mardi Gras was derived. As such, it would appear that most people believe in the relation of the symbol to kings, as to whether angels or other mystical aspects were involved in its origination remains in question.
During the 14th century, French writers asserted that the time of the Monarch could be traced back to the time a divine gift of royal arms was provided to a King. As with other symbols, there are a number of other legends and myths associated with the colors and symbols used in each Flor de lis. When it comes to its uses in the City of New Orleans, it is one that holds a number of different meaning whether resident or tourist.
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