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23rd September 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... Read >
Author: Rudy Snider20th August 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... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner01st July 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.... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner18th June 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... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner18th 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... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner18th 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... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner18th 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... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner16th 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... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner06th 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... Read >
Author: Ronnie Tanner06th 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... Read >
Author: Mayank01st May 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 ... Read >
Author: caribbeanvacation01st 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 ... Read >
Author: pmcindoe09th April 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... Read >
Author: Claire25th March 2009
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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... Read >
Author: directline-holidays.co.uk20th March 2009
Mardi Gras is literally translated as “Fat Tuesday” and celebrates the night before Ash Wednesday when Lent starts. While it’s not necessarily a religious celebration, it is usually and epic event. Mardi Gras is a great symbol of a decadent party. ... Read >
Author: Amycarter13th 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... Read >
Author: Isabella Olsen03rd March 2009
Soon it'll be Ash Wednesday. To some this day does not mean anything, to others it is a religious day. It is the first day of “Lent” and it is the 7th Wednesday before Easter where they put ashes on the foreheads of the faithful as a sign of repentanc... Read >
Author: Regina Jacques24th February 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... Read >
Author: Isla Campbell20th 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... Read >
Author: Dianna Yvonne Smith19th 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... Read >
Author: Joe Deacon10th February 2009
The annual Gasparilla Pirate Festival is coming to Tampa soon! I had never even heard about it until I moved to Tampa. I was invited to go to it with some friends, and they told me it was kind of like Mardi Gras in New Orleans. It was pretty interesting t... Read >
Author: Regina Jacques28th January 2009
Celebrate Mardi Gras! This history rich festival makes for the perfect mid-winter party! With the dead of winter upon all of us, it’s time to gather friends and family and get everyone out of their winter doldrums. Mardi Gras provides a fun and fes... Read >
Author: Carol Eiseman05th January 2009
The Carnival is Rio Janeiro Brazil’s chief event which happens at the height of the summer in Brazil. Each year, several thousands of tourists join the local citizens in festivities which spread over four days. The carnival starts on a Saturday and ends... Read >
Author: JhoanaCooper 04th December 2008
Epiphany (also known as Twelfth Night)
6 January (18 January in Russia; 1 February in Ethiopia). The Epiphany (Epiphaneia: Greek for manifestation) celebrates three events that are all thought to have happened on this day: Jesus’s appearance as a newbo... Read >
Author: JASSI03rd November 2008
Madrid has been officially declared as one of the "greenest" cities in Europe. However, greenery is not its only pride. There are a lot of interesting facts about the multi-cultural, second to none Madrid. Some of the unknown facts about this beautiful ci... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson16th September 2008
A top vacation holiday company recently commissioned a survey to find out where most Europeans would choose to take a winter holiday - and the winners were the Canary Islands of Tenerife and Lanzarote.
It's welcome news for the islands that saw the num... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer09th September 2008
Paczki, is what is known as the original Polish donut, no one will ever agree on how to pronounce them, but everyone will agree that you cannot eat just one or even two. Paczki are made and eaten on Fat Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday. Paczki are... Read >
Author: Andrew Krause08th September 2008
Epiphany (also known as Twelfth Night)
6 January (18 January in Russia; 1 February in Ethiopia). The Epiphany (Epiphaneia: Greek for manifestation) celebrates three events that are all thought to have happened on this day: Jesus’s appearance as a newbo... Read >
Author: Rajneesh23rd July 2008
The mystery filled Carnevale di Venezia (Carnival of Venice) dates back all the way to its first recording in 1268. The carnival usually starts two weeks before Ash Wednesday and ends on the day known as Mardi gras.
The most prominent thing about this ... Read >
Author: Orson Johnson18th April 2008
One of the most common questions regarding carnival in Brazil, is to know its official dates. Why is are these dates so difficult to know or memorize? Well, the basic reason is that the dates dare not fixed, but set in variables dates
In order to help... Read >
Author: Belavista-Rio16th April 2008
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One of the most common questions regarding carnival in Brazil, is to know its official dates. Why is are these dates so difficult to know or memorize? Well, the basic reason is that the dates dare not fixed, but set... Read >
04th April 2008
Palm Sunday is celebrated every year throughout Kerala that falls in the month of April.
Palm Sunday is otherwise known as Osana Njayarazhcha or Kuruthola Perunnal in Malayalam. Palm Sunday is celebrated in preparation to the Holy Week. On this day, p... Read >
Author: Dev Sri04th April 2008
Likewise Christmas, Easter is another festival celebrated by Christians in Kerala and the whole of India.
Christians celebrate Easter in remembrance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ who died for humanity in the cross on Good Friday. It usually fall... Read >
Author: Dev Sri28th March 2008
The data is in, and many European and UK holiday makers aren't surprised...according to research done by a major travel company, the Canary Islands top the charts as a favourite winter holiday destination. In particular, the two islands of Tenerife and La... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer28th August 2007
South America is a vast continent of jungles, rain forests and some of the world's most exciting cities. Miles and miles of fabulous beaches, soaring mountains and a passionate culture that thrives on music and dance make the region a must for a holiday. ... Read >
Author: Michiel Van Kets09th June 2007
Seasoned travelers praise Panama, the vibrant country in Central America wavering on the line connecting its ingrained cultural past to its modernized standard of living, for being a unique and desirable yet not overcrowded travel destination. Panama’s ... Read >
Author: Jon Ashurov28th February 2007
It’s more than just beads…
Looking for a unique Carnival (Carnaval in Spanish) experience close to home with a foreign feel? Search no further than our southern neighbor, México. Hosting an array of parades, parties, concerts, culinary festivals, ... Read >
Author: Erick Laseca21st May 2006
Goa, an endearing abode of scenic charm is a paradise, squeezed between the seas and the lush forested hills. Offering glistening sands, swaying coconut palms and ultra fresh seafood. Your Goa Tours will involve exploring sensuous beaches and historical f... Read >
Author: Yogesh Kumar16th March 2006
I am a Catholic. I am also, however, against illegal immigration. I believe that we should clamp down harder on illegal immigrants and we should do more to protect our borders. Churches, whether they be Catholic, Protestant, Jewish or other, however, have... Read >
Author: David Hallstrom12th March 2006
Now if you go through the various top fo search lists of Google, Lycos, Yahoo, or others you will find on this page at Search Engine Watch. Take it as a challenge for your free writing skills and your SEO strategy. Create a story from the latest buzzs o... Read >
Author: Christopher Jon Luke Dowgin06th December 2005
Paczki, is what is known as the original Polish donut, no one will ever agree on how to pronounce them, but everyone will agree that you cannot eat just one or even two.
Paczki are maid and eaten on Fat Tuesday the day before Ash Wednesday.
Paczki are... Read >
Author: Andrew Krause22nd October 2005
Located on the Costa Dorada, Sitges is wildly popular among the southern Europe resorts, particularly with gay tourists. It gets very crowded during the summer, and most of the tourists at this time are young swinging Europeans. Yet Sitges never gets tack... Read >
Author: Jakob Jelling
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