Arthur Hardy has forgotten more about Carnival than most people will ever know. Such is the depth of knowledge, and the ...

The King Cake is an iconic symbol of Mardi Gras, a tradition deeply rooted in culture, religion, and celebration. With ...

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

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.

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 ...

A Christmas tree decked out with Mardi Gras decorations. The exact history of the origin of Mardi Gras trees is a little fuzzy. Jeff Campbell, co-director of the Plano Conservancy for Historic ...

To bring Meta to Louisiana, officials rewrote laws and pushed through big tax breaks in record time. The inside story, from ...

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New Orleans’ has received more snowfall since the start of meteorological winter than many cold weather cities across the ...

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In 11 days we have Groundhog Day, that day made famous in pop culture by a Bill Murray movie, when he lives Feb. 2 over and ...