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Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday 2013 Events in Evansville Indiana

Ashley Sollars — Fri, 01 Feb 2013 02:45:05 +0000

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday") or Shrove Tuesday, is the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, February 12, 2013. For the date of Ma

5 Mardi Gras Party Tips

WGBF-AM — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 00:30:32 +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 [...]

Essential Mardi Gras Recipes for King Cake, Po' Boys and More

WGBF-AM — Mon, 07 Mar 2011 23:43:49 +0000

Maybe you’re throwing a big party, or maybe Mardi Gras is just your excuse to feast on the amazing cuisine of New Orleans — either way, you better get it right. Break out the spices and let’s get cooking! Cajun Spice: Chow has a great Cajun spice mix that you can make and then sprinkle [...]

Mardi Gras Around The World [VIDEO]

WGBF-AM — Thu, 03 Mar 2011 15:30:01 +0000

Did you think Mardi Gras was strictly a New Orleans thing? Think again.

In Belgium Mardi Gras is the most important day of the year. Belgians celebrate the Carnival of Binche in the city of Binche, which features lots of music and dancing.

Sweden celebrates Fettisdagen, translating to "Fat Tuesday."

In Canada Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout the country, especially in the french-speaking Quebec, where the Quebec Winter Carnival is one of the most iconic of Canadian festivals.

Know Your Mardi Gras History [VIDEO]

WGBF-AM — Wed, 02 Mar 2011 22:15:01 +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.