Spring in New Orleans holds a lot of fun for people looking for a good time in an old city. Like flowers, the New Orleans flor de lis is representative of Mardi Gras and the onset of Spring in the city. It can also be political, artistic, emblematic, religious or symbolic depending on usage.
Different versions, colors and symbols have different meanings when it comes to the city of New Orleans. Most often these flags are used in festivals and parades. As it is believed the origin is from the time of King Clovis I in the Netherlands, it is most likely the King Cake of Mardi Gras tradition also stemmed from the same legend as the origin of the symbol.
Thought of as a universal code or symbol, it is often used without knowledge of its origin or past. In fact, many do not realize in its earliest uses it was related to royalty. Depending on the colors and designs the flag can hold different meanings, especially if those changes were made to the symbol after its arrival in the United States.
Many French Canadians immigrated from this area to the United States. Also known as French or Franks, these individuals brought forth and introduced the symbol to New Orleans. The Iris also looks like the American flor de lis because of its yellow color and shape. To distinguish between the two, the one in the Netherlands has white petals that bend down too when the flower blooms.
A poem, written by Guillaume de Nangis describes the symbol as golden flowers which grow from a ground of azure. The piece also describes the placement of the symbol on a shield to recognize it as a coat of arms. During, and since that time, it has been known as a symbol of royalty, most often provided to kings who subscribed to Christian based religious sects.
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.
In the late 14th century, a number of French writers also assert the the French Monarch could trace a heritage back to a divine gift of royal arms. While not as magical or mystical as other legends, it is the one which has held the most belief from the different communities which use the symbol over time. When it comes to New Orleans, individuals can see a number of different designs which have been taken from the original symbol a many location and events when visiting New Orleans.
Different versions, colors and symbols have different meanings when it comes to the city of New Orleans. Most often these flags are used in festivals and parades. As it is believed the origin is from the time of King Clovis I in the Netherlands, it is most likely the King Cake of Mardi Gras tradition also stemmed from the same legend as the origin of the symbol.
Thought of as a universal code or symbol, it is often used without knowledge of its origin or past. In fact, many do not realize in its earliest uses it was related to royalty. Depending on the colors and designs the flag can hold different meanings, especially if those changes were made to the symbol after its arrival in the United States.
Many French Canadians immigrated from this area to the United States. Also known as French or Franks, these individuals brought forth and introduced the symbol to New Orleans. The Iris also looks like the American flor de lis because of its yellow color and shape. To distinguish between the two, the one in the Netherlands has white petals that bend down too when the flower blooms.
A poem, written by Guillaume de Nangis describes the symbol as golden flowers which grow from a ground of azure. The piece also describes the placement of the symbol on a shield to recognize it as a coat of arms. During, and since that time, it has been known as a symbol of royalty, most often provided to kings who subscribed to Christian based religious sects.
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.
In the late 14th century, a number of French writers also assert the the French Monarch could trace a heritage back to a divine gift of royal arms. While not as magical or mystical as other legends, it is the one which has held the most belief from the different communities which use the symbol over time. When it comes to New Orleans, individuals can see a number of different designs which have been taken from the original symbol a many location and events when visiting New Orleans.