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How to Stay Hangover-Free This Mardi Gras

KNUE — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:03:31 +0000

Since Mardi Gras is a holiday that goes hand-in-hand with gluttonous drinking, we thought we’d offer a few tips for a more positive drinking experience for those who want to enjoy themselves and not wind up a morning-after mess. 1. Eat before you drink This is the most important thing to do, because drinking on [...]

5 Mardi Gras Party Ideas (If You Can't Make it to Bourbon Street)

KNUE — Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:00:31 +0000

Stuck at home for Mardi Gras this year and want to make it more special than ordering Cajun shrimp pasta at Red Lobster? Try these tips: 1. Bake a king cake King cakes (the traditional treat of Mardi Gras) can look like unicorn poop with their multicolored toppings, but the sugary dessert is beloved by [...]

Know Your Mardi Gras History [VIDEO]

Marcie Pink — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 15:56:16 +0000

Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," a reference to the binge eating a lot of Catholics do before Lent. As is often the case with holidays, the Christian roots are intertwined with earlier pagan practices. It was very common for early church fathers to integrate elements of pagan ritual in an attempt to attract potential converts.

Mardi Gras itself originated in the Middle Ages and was brought to the U.S. by the French explorer Iberville. In 1827, Parisian-style masked balls were legalized in New Orleans after a long period of prohibition. The celebration soon became known for its celebrants' raucous behavior during fanciful parades.