All around the world, carnivals are happening, and everyone\u0027s getting ready for Mardi Gras this coming Tuesday, Feb. 21.
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From its origins as a spring fertility rite to the masked balls of medieval Italy to today’s Carnival events from around the world, Mardi Gras is one of the most fascinating occasions, with cities such as Venice, Rio de Janeiro and New Orleans pulling out all the glittery stops to celebrate.Article content“The masked balls of Venice were especially renowned in Renaissance Italy and spread to France and England,” notes Almanac.com.
Fat plays a key role, obviously, which is why doughnuts and pancakes, or flapjacks, are so critical to Mardi Gras around the world. Actually, most countries have their version of pancakes – paczkis, frittelle, fastnacht kuchen — in any language, we’re talking sweet, silky-smooth discs of doughy pleasure that can make you weak in the knees!KING CAKE
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