Thorough explanation of the holiday of Mardi Gras including history, Pagan origins, traditions, recipes, photos, and more. Much of it is told through video clips.

With these fun classroom activities, teachers can help their students to learn about Mardi Gras traditions. Make Mardi Gras masks and gumbo while enjoying blues, jazz and other traditional Mardi Gras music. Includes book recommendations.

Mardi Gras is a tremendous celebration filled with costumes, cakes, and parades. This e-book features highlights of the exciting Louisiana event.

The Carnival of Ponte Caffaro is a "North Italian ritual dance and fiddle music tradition within the Mardi Gras Carnevale." This site has great links to the dance, dancers and history.

An image of "Mardi Gras", created by Paul Cezanne in 1888 (Oil on canvas, 100 x 81 cm).

An image of "Study for Mardi Gras", created by Paul Cezanne from 1886-87 (Pencil, 245 x 306 mm).

This article provides a brief overview of Louisiana, followed by numerous in depth articles regarding relevant events and traditions from this state.

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Official website of the city of Dusseldorf, capital of Nordrhein-Westfalen (North Rhine-Westfalia). Information of interest to citizens plus coverage of topics such as culture, education, and the local economy. There is also a section...

Discusses in detail the history of Easter from its origins to its symbols. This annual holiday commemorates Christ's resurrection. Links to related video clips are included.

Lesson Plans Page provides a teacher exchange of ideas tied to the season, time of year, or holiday.