Tonight, my alma mater, the University of Louisville will take on the Florida Gators in the Sugar Bowl. A ton of our friends traveled to New Orleans for the big game tonight. While I wish I was there, I’m excited to cozy up on the couch to watch what will hopefully be a shocking Cards victory.
There is one unique symbol that ties Louisville, New Orleans, and stationery together and that is the Fleur de Lis. This symbol has become so popular for stationery, invitations, and trendy goods, so where did it come from and what do New Orleans and Louisville have to do with it?
The Fleur-de-lis is French for “lily flower” and became the official emblem in the state of Louisiana as its roots stem from the French colonization of the Americas. It is most widely seen as the NFL Logo for the New Orleans Saints, and has become a symbol of community and hope in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. Similarly, the city of Louisville adopted the Fleur-de-Lis as its official seal of the city and represents French aid that was given during the Revolutionary War.
In honor of the entire city of Louisville traveling to New Orleans for the game tonight, here’s a fun collection of the Fleur-de-Lis used in stationery.
Go Cards!
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