Whether your idea of celebrating Fat Tuesday (a.k.a. Mardi Gras, in French) involves throwing beads from a fancy float in New Orleans or eating a colorful slice of king cake from the comfort of ...

For many of those participants, the day before lent begins is considered a celebration. "Fat Tuesday," as it's known, is observed as a last hurrah before six weeks of sacrifice. It's no ...

Fat Tuesday, which translates to Mardi Gras in French, is the culmination of the Carnival season. The overarching celebration is a symbolic gesture; it’s the “last hoorah,” when French ...

And for those of you who are lucky enough to make the trip, there are plenty of quotes and sayings for you to copy and say to your fellow tourists! This year, Mardi Gras (or Fat Tuesday ...