Christmas trees are against the wall of windows ... On the walls are wreaths and other decorations. They also feature Mardi Gras masks, beads, and colorful lights and ornaments.

By Mardi Gras 2006, that pride led many of us to deck out our homes, often going over the top both inside and out, where previous decorations ... The Venetian masks I saw everywhere were ...

If you want to unearth the history and origins of Mardi Gras, the iconic Mardi Gras colors are a good place to start ...

Known for its spectacular parades, floats, marching bands, throws, and King cake, Mardi Gras is the biggest celebration in New Orleans. The first recorded Mardi Gras parade in New Orleans took ...