Happy Mardi Gras!!

You guys know how much I like showcasing themes around the world. Today is Mardi Gras. Traditionally, in Catholicism, Mardi Gras marks the day before Lent, a thirty day fasting period where Catholics can not have things like dairy products and must be devoted more to their religion. In recent years, however, Mardi Gras has taken on more of a commercial tone. Instead of pigging out on pastries, countries have begun to showcase carnivals, costumes, and (in some cases) public nudity (i know...random). In New Orleans, the color for Mardi Gras is Green, Gold, and Purple with the phrase "Laissez les bon temps roulez (let the good times roll in French" However, we all know that this festivity is not for New Orleans alone, but the WHOLE WORLD!! Above is a video of Mardi Gras festivities world wide that I have uploaded for your enjoyment. The pictures are courtesy of Guardian UK and Getty Images. Enjoy!