Mardi Gras is one of the largest pre-lent festivals around. It's a French term that literally means "Fat Tuesday" and is always held on the Tuesday that proceeds Ash Wednesday. [MORE] Cooking@ (6) Krewes (5) Louisiana@ (1) Shopping@ (19) 1. Catholic Encyclopedia: Shrovetide - Some history behind this holiday. 2. Mardi Gras Digest - Regional news and information on Mardi Gras. Updated all year with features for the Carnival industry. 3. About Mardi Gras - Allows visitors to post stories and articles about their own Mardi Gras experiences and to read what others have written. 4. Fiesta Tropicale - South Florida's Mardi Gras - A weekend of music in downtown Hollywood. Includes schedule, parade and ticket information, photos from past celebrations, and accommodations information. 5. Heather's Happy Mardi Gras - Includes top ten tips for celebrating Mardi Gras. 6. Mardi Gras - Explores holiday's pagan origins and argues that those who celebrate it align themselves with Satan. 7. Mardi Gras Links and News - News and pictures of Mardi Gras around the world. 8. Mardi Gras on the Net - Features history behind Mardi Gras, pictures of floats, crafts, and coloring sheets. 9. Mardi Gras Tidbits - Author's first impressions of Mardi Gras in 1996, some favorite links, a message board, and information about the current Mardi Gras. 10. Mardi Gras, from Life in the USA - Provides brief description of the holiday. 11. The Catholic Roots of Mardi Gras - Learn about the Catholic roots of Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, the last hurrah before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. Also has free Mardi Gras e-cards.

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