If you peel the layers of the onion that is Mardi Gras, you’ll find a Catholic holiday rich in history and tradition that spans the globe. While many of us here in the U.S. may associate it with ...

Yes, we’re talking about Mardi Gras, its revelry and parades, masks and music, great food and entertainment, and more. While ...

Mardi Gras is known as one of the biggest parties in the world, and this year, the party begins on Jan. 6 and runs through March 4. The culture in New Orleans during Mardi Gras is rich ...

Twelfth Night celebrations reached their height during medieval times, according to a 2021 article form History.com ... Carnival season until Mardi Gras Day, which lands on March 4 in 2025.

Another name for the Mardi Gras season is "Carnival." The name may derive from the medieval Latin word, "carnelevarium," which means "to take away or remove meat," according to the History Channel.

But at one point in its long history, Mobile’s Mardi Gras was held on New Year’s Eve – and that’s when parades and mystic societies began. The site of Old Mobile was then part of French ...

Here’s what to know about Mardi Gras trees. The exact history of the origin of Mardi Gras trees is a little fuzzy. Jeff Campbell, co-director of the Plano Conservancy for Historic Preservation ...

Here now, an exploration of the history of this baked good, the traditions surrounding it, and a brief look at king cakes across the globe. Decorating Mardi Gras king cakes at Dong Phuong Bakery ...

The Residency: Cohort Two and The History of Mardi Gras are two exhibits you can check out beginning Jan. 16. “The History of Mardi Gras covers specifically Louisiana history of Mardi Gras we’re going ...

Here's what you need to know about Mardi Gras in Mississippi, where to find family fun events around the state during Carnival, when to get king cake.