It’s Mardi Gras! OooooooKay. It’s a wild party, especially in New Orleans. But how the heck did the capital of Mardi Gras develop all its traditions around what is called “Fat Tuesday” the meaning of the French term “mardi gras”)? Why all the purple, green, and gold, and the costumes and masks? Why toss beads and fake jewelry at each other? Why the cake with a baby Jesus baked inside? Believe it or not, there’s a reason behind all of these. Find answers at The History Behind 5 of New Orleans’ Favorite Mardi Gras Traditions.
