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Mardi Gras mask and ornaments on a door in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Mardi Gras

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What exactly is Mardis Gras, and where is it celebrated? Its long-standing history embedded in different places throughout the world may surprise you!

This entry was posted in Culture and Belonging, The Bonds Between Us and tagged Current Events, History, People on March 1, 2021 by Jessica Volkening-Hayes.

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