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Happy Fat Tuesday: Celebrate & Learn About the Cultural Roots of Mardi Gras

It may be business as usual here in New England, but way down south in New Orleans they are having a huge party! Mardi Gras (French for Fat Tuesday) has arrived, and the whole city is celebrating! Celebrate Mardi Gras here at home and learn about the cultural roots of this exciting event through these resources that explore Fat Tuesday through music, food, literature and crafts!

Category: Cultural Events Tags: American Culture, Ash Wednesday, Cajun, Cajun Culture, Carnival season, Epiphany, Fat Tuesday, Kings Day, Mardi Gras, Regional Culture, Shrove Tuesday

A Day in the Life of Mardi Gras: Tucks on Napoleon Avenue

Fat Tuesday! So, when you think, “Nan is down in New Orleans for Mardi Gras!” you are probably not thinking, “Babysitting!” But I am today! Nina and Lola and their friend Lily are all under my care today while their parents are down selling their leather Mardi Gras masks in the French Market. I had things to do today—finish sewing my costume in time for tonight’s Bal Masque, for example, so I… Read More