Articles about "Mardi gras"
Capuchon - Types of Hats
You probably have seen the capuchon hat worn at Mardi Gras. This party hat is decorated using vibrant colors, designs and textures.
http://accessories.about.com/od/hatglossary/g/capuchon.htm
New Orleans Fizz Cocktail Recipe - How to Make a New Orleans Fizz Cocktail
Cocktail recipe for a New Orleans or Ramos Fizz, an original New Orleans drink with gin, cream, lemon and lime juice and orange flower water
http://cocktails.about.com/od/atozcocktailrecipes/r/new_orleans_fzz.htm
Dairy-Free Sweet Potato Pie - Recipe for Vegan Sweet Potato Pie - Dairy Free Pie Recipes
Looking for a great dairy-free, egg-free, vegan sweet potato pie recipe that savors of homecooking? This dairy-free vegan rendition on the classic southern dessert recipe uses a pecan pie crust and just a hint of bourbon for a dessert perfect for mardi gras or any day of the week!
http://dairyfreecooking.about.com/od/dessertsbeverages/r/sweetpotpie.htm
Mardi Gras Celebrations in Washington, DC
Celebrate Mardi Gras at a special event in Washington, DC, Mardi Gras parties, balls, parades, family days and more.
http://dc.about.com/od/specialevents/a/MardiGras.htm
Order of Myths - Movie Review of The Order of Myths - 2008
Margaret Brown's documentary traces the history of Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, where 'mystic' parading began 13 years before New Orleans was founded, and shows that the still celebrated tradition both reflects and impacts city's contemporary culture and politics, including attitudes towards racism and behavior between black and white citizens.
http://documentaries.about.com/od/revie2/fr/OrderofMyths.htm
Mardi Gras Songs - Best Mardi Gras Songs
Learn more about Mardi Gras songs and the history of the celebration. Long story short, traditional music and Mardi Gras go hand and hand. If you've ever walked down Canal Street on Mardi Gras day, you know what I'm talking about. Here are some of the great traditional songs that have become synonymous with American Mardi Gras.
http://folkmusic.about.com/od/toptens/a/MardiGrasSongs.htm
French Vocabulary Related to Mardi Gras
Mardi gras is an annual celebration called le mardi gras (literally, "fat Tuesday") or le carnaval in French. Learn about some Mardi gras traditions and the French vocabulary to describe them.
http://french.about.com/od/vocabulary/a/mardigras.htm
Paris and France in February - Monthly Events Calendar and French Travel and Vacation Planner
February is an ideal time to visit France if you are a snow sports enthusiast. In the Pyrenees and Alps, this is the peak of the ski season. Yes, it's cold, but this is also a bargain time to fly to France, with airfare, hotel and package deals galore. The country's semi-annual goverment-regulated sales are under way. The annual Carnaval, or Mardi Gras, celebrations begin. Besides, what could be more romantic than spending Valentine's Day in Paris? Perhaps you could even propose marriage!
http://gofrance.about.com/od/francemonthlycalendar/a/franceinfeb.htm
Mardi Gras in New England - Celebrate Mardi Gras in Boston Burlington Hartford More
Mardi Gras in New England guide. Here are the top 8 places to celebrate Mardi Gras in Boston, Burlington, Hartford and other New England locations.
http://gonewengland.about.com/od/eventscalendars/tp/mardi-gras-new-england.htm
Dogs Dressed for Mardi Gras in New Orleans' French Quarter
bourbon street new orleans maradi gras 2006 photos pics pictures
http://goneworleans.about.com/od/festivals/ig/Bourbon-Street.--2f/Dogs-dressed-for-Mardi-Gras.htm