Mardi Gras in New Orleans is called "The Greatest Free Show on Earth." Here's what to know about its popular symbol: the ...

Do you know the history of Twelfth Night? Here's how it came to be known as the start of the Carnival season in New Orleans.

Mardi Gras is known as one of the biggest parties in the world, and this year, the party begins on Jan. 6 and runs through March 4. The culture in New Orleans during Mardi Gras is rich ...

according to History.com. Like many of the holidays we celebrate today, those early pagan traditions were merged with Roman Catholic holidays that resemble the ones we observe today. In the U.S., the ...

King cake is said to have originated in Old World France and Spain and came to be associated with Epiphany during the Middle ...

According to Campbell, the Mardi Gras tree concept got started when someone removed all of their Christmas tree ornaments but kept the artificial tree up. The reason is a mystery. After returning home ...

To honor Black History Month, the New Orleans Saints are highlighting some of New Orleans' oldest and most cherished African American traditions. This week, Michael Lewis learns about Mardi Gras ...

Ayu Bakehouse in the Marigny sells their king cake with a golden bean instead of a baby. The bakery, which opened in 2022, ...

Mardi Gras has an interesting history in the United States that dates ... that resemble the ones we observe today. In the U.S., the origin of Mardi Gras is a somewhat debated topic.