Kinky Facts - Episode 22 The History of Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras evokes images of parades, floats, beads, and.... other somewhat provocative images. From practices dating back to the end of the Middle Ages, to modern celebrations Mardi Gras is celebrated by various cultures under different names. Join me as we discuss he ins and outs of Mardi Gras and it's various traditions. 

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Sources:

https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/history/traditions/beads-and-throws

https://www.history.com/news/9-things-you-may-not-know-about-mardi-gras

https://www.townandcountrymag.com/leisure/arts-and-culture/g16129475/mardi-gras-traditions-history/

https://www.neworleans.com/events/holidays-seasonal/mardi-gras/history-and-traditions/

https://www.mardigrasneworleans.com/history/traditions/flashing#tradition

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/six-things-you-dont-expect-at-mardi-gras

https://www.frenchquarter.com/mardi-gras-rules/

https://mardigrastraditions.com/mardi_gras_history/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shrove_Tuesday

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mardi_Gras

https://www.neworleans.com/events/holidays-seasonal/mardi-gras/history-and-traditions/king-cakes/