http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com One of the best parts about living in Europe is the ease and affordability of travel. Even those working full-time for minimal wages can budget in weekends in Berlin, Amsterdam, Prague and Paris. It obviously helps to have friends waiting for you on the o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tamarajacobs.articlealley.com/european-festivals-2265070.html 05th June 2011 Mother's Day (Sun 3 Apr 2011) Mothering Sunday has been celebrated in the UK since the 16th century. This special day falls on different dates every year. The story behind it is interesting. In the earlier centuries, young British boys and girls in ser... http://www.articlealley.com/http://catherine3.articlealley.com/april-2011-events-in-london-2140980.html 24th March 2011 The meaning behind the Mardi Gras colors is an important part of the celebration. Mardi Gras is a festival celebration in New Orleans, Louisiana. It gets underway each year on Fat Tuesday, the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday which can fall anywhere between ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gail.articlealley.com/mardi-gras-meaning-behind-the-colors-2021608.html 10th February 2011 Let's say that you and your family would like to experience the fun, excitement, and history of Mardi Gras, but the prospect of battling out-of-control crowds in the Big Easy makes you shudder. These affordable party ideas let your enjoy the flavor of The... http://www.articlealley.com/http://partyanimal.articlealley.com/mardi-gras-for-kids--family-2015248.html 08th February 2011 Spain is the beautiful country on the coast of Mediterranean Sea. This is the country of festivals, fiestas and ferias. Every town in Spain, whether small or big celebrate all the local festivals. During festivals all the townsfolk come out on the streets... http://www.articlealley.com/http://gilbert3.articlealley.com/a-unique-flavor-of-celebration-in-spain-2011453.html 07th February 2011 Geoffrey Donoghue of Always Marbella reports on the latest news & events. For more information please visit Always Marbella’s website at www.alwaysmarbella.com Carnival is celebrated all over Spain in tremendous good spirits, but its high spots are t... http://www.articlealley.com/http://geoffreydonoghue.articlealley.com/carnival-in-andalucia-1995215.html 31st January 2011 Human being likes to live in social lifestyle where they like to share their happiness, sadness, learn from other, establish culture. With social lifestyle, they protect themselves with odd conditions, enemies and may spread their culture around the world... http://www.articlealley.com/http://brucewayne.articlealley.com/european-festivals--events-in-february-1994474.html 31st January 2011 The historical past of Mardi gras which is identified as fat Tuesday in English dates again to the sixteenth century when the 1st celebration of Mardi gras was carried out in Louisiana close to the Mississippi river. Since then the celebrations have grown... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tranwarne56.articlealley.com/recognize-the-details-of-mardi-gras-and-the-suggestions-to-pick-very-best-costumes-for-mardi-gras-1973697.html 20th January 2011 Rio de Janeiro is a city of extremes from the shanty neighborhoods (Favelas) sprawling up the mountain side to the deluxe flats along the seaside of Copacabana, Ipanema, Leblon and also Barra de Tijuca. Although the city has been making great efforts to e... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kirstennicklewoods.articlealley.com/the-best-place-for-carnival-rio-de-janeiro-and-your-own-apartment-1972580.html 20th January 2011 The Carnival is Rio de Janeiro's main event, held at the peak of the Brazilian summer. A million tourists join millions of Rio de Janeiro citizens in revelry over a 4-day celebration. It begins on a Saturday and ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before the beg... http://www.articlealley.com/http://abelsmith.articlealley.com/rio-de-janeiro-carnival-1936589.html 07th January 2011 As we were discussed how Mexican guys use to celebrate festival over time periods. There are many minors and majors festival throughout year. People like to enjoy sharing their feelings and feel good to be part of festivals even festival has great value o... http://www.articlealley.com/http://brucewayne.articlealley.com/festivals-list-in-mexico-continued-1903819.html 15th December 2010 When people think of Tenerife they usually imagine beaches and have dreams of settling in one of the many apartments in Tenerife. But they wouldn't imagine that it has one of the biggest carnivals in the world. February plays host to one of the biggest ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://vacationrentalpeople.articlealley.com/only-rio-de-janeiro-beats-this-carnival-1806349.html 21st October 2010 To those who are less familiar, the Shrovetide Football Match is played for two days - on Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in Ashbourne, a small town in Derbyshire, England. The game is being played every year for the last seven to eight centuries. The or... http://www.articlealley.com/http://russelcrow.articlealley.com/do-you-know-about-shrovetide-football-1797628.html 18th October 2010 On Tuesday, a day before Ash Wednesday, the Catholicdom goes on silent mode. By this time, the faithful followers are busy preparing themselves for the Lenten season. However, this is something that cannot be said to one of the most popular Catholic count... http://www.articlealley.com/http://garethhoyle.articlealley.com/brazil-and-the-samba-paradebrazil-and-the-samba-parade-1722889.html 31st August 2010 July 13, 2010 Written by: Tyna Lewis Mardi Gras is one of the most unique celebrations the world has to offer. Despite originating overseas, thanks to a rich cultural tradition in Louisiana and Mississippi, it has continued in America. Ever since the... http://www.articlealley.com/http://tynalewis.articlealley.com/say-bonjour-to-a-great-midsummer-mardi-gras-party-1668879.html 28th July 2010 The Carnival of Venice is a festival that is held yearly in Venice, Italy, during the two weeks before Ash Wednesday. People from all over the world travel to Venice to take part in the parties, music, and celebrations. During these two weeks costumed per... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ianevans.articlealley.com/the-carnival-of-venice-1610685.html 21st June 2010 The Sea Ranch Hotel has an oceanfront conference center that can accommodate 200-guests for a wedding on the beach, a family reunion or a mission-critical business conference. The Sea Ranch Hotel is one of the few places on the Outer Banks that has the... http://www.articlealley.com/http://anthony32.articlealley.com/sea-ranch-hotel-a-great-place-for-a-wedding-on-the-beach-family-reunion-or-business-conference-1603562.html 16th June 2010 Tenerife is well known for its beautiful nature with green forests, hidden beaches and sunshine almost every day. Life happens at a slow pace and people live a relaxed and healthy lifestyle. Not only that's why Tenerife holidays have become so popular bu... http://www.articlealley.com/http://dannytjones.articlealley.com/the-carnival-of-santa-cruz-de-tenerife-1573334.html 29th May 2010 So, this is the Brazil. This is what Rio de Janeiro is really all about. When the Carnival arrives, companies close down, shops shut their doors early, and streets are closed off to make way for dancing, parties and parades. This awe inspiring festivity n... http://www.articlealley.com/http://arnoldowatson.articlealley.com/celebrating-carnival-in-rio-1450482.html 16th March 2010 The first ever Mardi Gras was held during 1833 and the New Orleans's signature celebration has never looked back since. Mardi Gras, which means Fat Tuesday in French, traditionally starts on 12th Night (January 6th) and lasts for about two weeks until ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ronnietanner.articlealley.com/more-than-a-holiday-mardi-gras-is-a-celebration-1420511.html 26th February 2010 Most of the traditions of Mardi Gras and the revelry associated with it are much the same today as they were in the times of the ancient Romans who were responsible for the origins of this raucous celebration. Nowhere in the documented history of Mardi Gr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ronnietanner.articlealley.com/the-history-and-traditions-of-mardi-gras-1416066.html 25th February 2010 Start the excitement for this carnival season! Find out 3 fun facts about the sweet treat we all love during Mardi Gras, King Cakes or "King's Cake." There are many names for it such as Mardi Gras Cake, Braided Cake, or Three Kings Cake... all describing ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://atiblier.articlealley.com/3-fun-facts-about-mardi-gras-kingcakes-1386808.html 09th February 2010 When is Easter this year? Easter is one of the most important dates in the calendar for Christians. It is the event that celebrates the resurrection of Christ. This event is not similar to Christmas at all because it is a feast that happens on a fixed dat... http://www.articlealley.com/http://kennyleones.articlealley.com/the-easter-celebration-this-year-1378026.html 05th February 2010 It's seldom you find food with such a deep history as a King Cake. This fabulous cinnamon roll like cake gets its name from the biblical kings that came to honor Christ on Epiphany (The twelfth day after Christmas). The kingcake season is from Epiphany Da... http://www.articlealley.com/http://atiblier.articlealley.com/history-of-mardi-gras-kingcakes-1340643.html 11th January 2010 Christmas - is the celebration of Jesus' birthday. Even though the exact date of his birth is unknown, December 25th was probably chosen because it coincided with a pagan mid-winter festival. The 'Twelve Days Of Christmas'' mark the days between Christmas... http://www.articlealley.com/http://owenjones.articlealley.com/christian-holy-days-1334171.html 08th January 2010 Venice has long been the city of numerous romantic charms. The city was an important commercial and cultural hub in the Renaissance era. The sixteenth century was the age of flourishing art. The city became one of the most important musical centers of Eur... http://www.articlealley.com/http://timjames.articlealley.com/tourist-attractions-of-venice-1292123.html 11th December 2009 Carnival In Venic If there is one fun festival you have to see in your lifetime, Carneval di Venezia (Carnival In Venice) should be the one. It is the only carnival in the world that is celebrated to allow people masquerade themselves into their secret... http://www.articlealley.com/http://sumaryan.articlealley.com/carnival-in-venic-1200267.html 27th October 2009 Mardi gras- a season of revelry, carnivals and merrymaking of which everybody can take part of. The season of Lent kicks off with the celebration of the Mardi gras also known as Fat Tuesday then ends before Ash Wednesday begins. People usually have fun dr... http://www.articlealley.com/http://rudysnider.articlealley.com/primary-mardi-gras-costume-ideas-1112129.html 23rd September 2009 When it comes to dressing up for Mardi Gras, having a wild imagination will certainly pay off. Mardi Gras occurs every year in New Orleans on February 16th. Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a series of carnival celebrations that end on the day be... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ronnietanner.articlealley.com/spruce-up-your-mardi-gras-costume-with-exotic-beads-and-masks-1043460.html 20th August 2009 The Mardi Gras Festival is a series of celebratory events that end on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras literally means Fat Tuesday and people come from all over the world to enjoy the festivities in New Orleans and indulge themselves in every way.... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ronnietanner.articlealley.com/mardi-gras-traditions-keep-it-alive-and-well-today-960593.html 01st July 2009 As settlers from Europe travelled to the new world by the thousands, traditions and customs came with them and became ingrained in the culture and history of a new country. One custom in particular flourished in the southern reaches of the burgeoning cou... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ronnietanner.articlealley.com/mardi-gras-traditions-span-the-centuries-942523.html 18th June 2009 Mardi Gras actually has its beginnings in the medieval time period of Western Europe, France in particular. For hundreds of years European Christians have celebrated both the 12 days of Christmas and indulged in feasting before fasting began for the Lente... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ronnietanner.articlealley.com/religious-facts-about-mardi-gras-942522.html 18th June 2009 Once Christmas has passed and the New Year has been rung in, most folks living in the Deep South have one more celebration to see them through the dreary winter. Mardi Gras has become a living breathing entity to a portion of the Gulf Coast and many tradi... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ronnietanner.articlealley.com/mardi-gras-traditions-of-the-deep-south-942521.html 18th June 2009 Mardi Gras is tradition that goes back to 1703. It is a celebration that precedes Lent. Mardi Gras day always falls on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. For nearly 300 years, Mobilians have observed this pre-Lenten celebration. A... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ronnietanner.articlealley.com/mardi-gras-on-the-gulf-coast-942520.html 18th June 2009 Though Mardi Gras had been celebrated for nearly a century and a half in both New Orleans, Louisiana and Mobile, Alabama, as with many things, the Civil War had nearly ended this celebration permanently. Though no one ever gets to know what might have bee... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ronnietanner.articlealley.com/joe-cain-returns-mardi-gras-to-mobile-938978.html 16th June 2009 When most people think of Mardi Gras, the first thing that comes to mind is music, parades and fun on Mardi Gras day. What most do not know is that Mardi Gras actually has roots in two Christian holidays. In addition, while the majority of people can te... http://www.articlealley.com/http://ronnietanner.articlealley.com/mardi-gras-has-origins-in-two-religious-holidays-921539.html 06th June 2009 Goa is also a land of festivals like Rajasthan. Except the rainy season or monsoons, the Goan calendar is always overwhelmed with fairs and festivals. With a majority of Hindus (60%) followed by the Christians (30%) and other minorities (10%); most of the... http://www.articlealley.com/http://mayank.articlealley.com/goa-fairs-and-festivals-920432.html 06th June 2009 If you like warm, arid weather, beautiful sunny beaches, and stunning sunsets, Aruba might be the perfect vacation spot for you. This little treasure in the Caribbean caters to tourists, especially from the United States, so many people find this to be a ... http://www.articlealley.com/http://caribbeanvacation.articlealley.com/aruba-adventures-from-gocaribbeanvacationcom--best-place-best-deal-875441.html 01st May 2009 You've planned the wedding, the flowers and the outfits; but have you planned on where you are going on your honeymoon? Indeed, planning where to go on your honeymoon often proves the most exciting - and least stressful - aspect of your wedding. The Ma... http://www.articlealley.com/http://pmcindoe.articlealley.com/where-to-go-for-your-honeymoon-874411.html 01st May 2009 This article provides information about Malta and things to do in Malta during your Easter Holiday. Easter time is the most important time of year for the Roman Catholic Church and is thus a very exciting and colourful time for the Maltese due to their... http://www.articlealley.com/http://claire3.articlealley.com/easter-holidays-in-malta-853717.html 09th April 2009 Copyright (c) 2009 directline-holidays.co.uk Eurostar breaks are growing in popularity as the worsening economic downturn bites hard and many Brits begin to swap long summer holidays for two or three weekend breaks. You probably know that Eurostar trai... http://www.articlealley.com/http://directlineholidays.articlealley.com/a-destination-guide-to-eurostar-breaks-833727.html 25th March 2009 Most toursts visit Belgium from May to September to enjoy the spectacular scenery and the beautiful weather. Others prefer to go when it's colder and less crowded. It is best to visit during one of the lively festivals in Belgium, though, so you can truly... http://www.articlealley.com/http://isabellaolsen.articlealley.com/belgium-travel-guide--festivals-in-belgium-822567.html 13th March 2009 Of course, when you think of Italy what often springs to mind is a culture dominated by art, food and music. This is a very accurate description of this popular destination which has influenced an array of festivals to be staged annually in Italy. Ev... http://www.articlealley.com/http://islacampbell.articlealley.com/feeling-the-festivals-of-italy-797064.html 24th February 2009 King Cakes are as deeply entwined with the traditions of New Orleans and Mardi Gras as parades, Bourbon Street, and jambalaya. The city of New Orleans is the proud host of the popular Mardi Gras Festival, and celebrants consider a Mardi Gras King Cake a n... http://www.articlealley.com/http://diannayvonnesmith.articlealley.com/mardi-gras-king-cake--the-royal-tradition-of-the-king-cake-continues-793196.html 20th February 2009 Visiting sunny Tampa, Florida is ideal any time of the year as there are Tampa, Florida events that take place throughout the year that are ideal for the entire family. The Tampa, Florida events that you can enjoy include Medieval Days Fair, Annual Fish F... http://www.articlealley.com/http://joedeacon.articlealley.com/basking-in-the-sunshine-tampa-florida-events-790576.html 19th February 2009