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Fat Tuesday Is Once Again Upon Us

Frank Seres — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 22:05:21 +0000

Every year I get a calendar reminder that Fat Tuesday is upon us again. But I wondered how in today’s society that obsesses with calorie counting we are still celebrating a holiday called “Fat Tuesday?” I knew I was onto something, so I decided to dive in deeper in the history of that holiday!

5 Mardi Gras Party Ideas (If You Can't Make it to Bourbon Street)

KLAW Morning Crew — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 01:30:28 +0000

Stuck at home for Mardi Gras this year and want to make it more special than ordering Cajun shrimp pasta at Red Lobster? Try these tips: 1. Bake a king cake King cakes (the traditional treat of Mardi Gras) can look like unicorn poop with their multicolored toppings, but the sugary dessert is beloved by [...]

Mardi Gras Around The World [VIDEO]

KLAW Morning Crew — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 00:40:45 +0000

Did you think Mardi Gras was strictly a New Orleans thing? Think again.

In Belgium Mardi Gras is the most important day of the year. Belgians celebrate the Carnival of Binche in the city of Binche, which features lots of music and dancing.

Sweden celebrates Fettisdagen, translating to "Fat Tuesday."

In Canada Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout the country, especially in the french-speaking Quebec, where the Quebec Winter Carnival is one of the most iconic of Canadian festivals.