New Orleans Mardi Gras Origin

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They say that it is our intelligence and ability to use tools that separates us from the animals. But what unites us? Well the ability to party of course. You've heard the term party animal haven't you? The human race has had festivities for longer than human history can account,t tracing as far back as tribal ceremonies around the fire. But as we evolve, so does the scale of our partying and celebration. From celebrations of life and death to grand revelries of harvest, find out what make up the top festivals and celebrations around the world every year. New Orleans Mardi Gras Mardi Gras as the name suggests is of French origin; meaning 'Fat Tuesday'. It comes originally from the catholic celebrations of the epiphany (the resurrection of …show more content…

With the streets or New Orleans teeming with party-goers of all origins this isn't a party where anyone gets left out. Attracting Americans and tourists in droves every year; drinking, partying and trading beads with women for a topless flash, let the good times roll …show more content…

The Edinburgh Fringe Festival A quick jump back across the pond and we reach Edinburgh, Scotland for the Fringe Festival. Established back in 1947 it may not have as long a history of some of the other festivals from around the globe but the city it's built on certainly has. The castle and winding Old Town streets of Scotland's capital make it an enchanting place to hold the world largest arts festival. For the month of August the festivities set the city alight with street performers, comedians and showmen from all corners of the world coming to make their name or just enjoy the abstract artistic revelry of a city full of inspiration. Throughout the city underground bars, clubs and outdoor areas become the playground of aspiring artists as the city kicks into overdrive and the nightlife lives on until 5am with extended bar and club licenses. Oktoberfest Starting in September and ending in the early days of October, Oktoberfest is quite simply a celebration of Bavarian beer and to a smaller degree Bavarian culture. Mostly beer

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