Why Are the Mardi Gras Colors Purple, Gold and Green?
If you want to unearth the history and origins of Mardi Gras, the iconic Mardi Gras colors are a good place to start ...
Mardi Gras and its key traditions explained, including hidden pastry babies and fire walkers
Mardi Gras was brought to Louisiana in the 18th century by French settlers Pierre Le Moyne d'Iberville and Sieur de Bienville. The men named their landing spot 'Pointe du Mardi Gras' and, realising it ...