Aside from debauchery, colorful costumes, flashy beads and flashing women, many students might be unaware of the true cultural history behind Mardi Gras and how the holiday has evolved into the boisterous celebration it is today.
Every year, New Orleans erupts in purple, green and gold as Mardi Gras arrives, bringing with it tides of carnival and festivity. Mardi Gras always falls on Fat Tuesday, or the Tuesday preceding the commencement of the Christian period of corporal abstinence known as Lent.
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MARDI GRAS: Delve into New Orleans’ rich history
Posted on 08 March 2011.
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