Potawatomi Blog

Mardi Gras, known as Fat Tuesday, is filled with music, parades, picnics, floats, and excitement, making it a big holiday in New Orleans! It is a culmination of the festival season before Lent begins. Crowds of spectators gather – dressed in purple, green, and gold, with long beads dangling from their necks. During the celebration, all businesses and roads practically shut down in New Orleans as the people and parades take over the city. Often associated with Carnival (a South American festival), which hosts similar events, they are the same celebration—culminating in a truly spectacular history of how this celebration came to be.

It’s that time of the year again, and love is in the air. With Valentine’s Day quickly approaching, it’s essential to remember what you’ll be doing to show that special someone in your life how much they mean to you. For many, the usual flowers or chocolate come to mind. Maybe just a card to express your feelings towards someone, similar to how we used to in grade school. Remember? Now for some, it may be the one time a year when you truly go all out to display your love for that special someone. If you want a phenomenal Valentine’s Day experience this year, you’ve come to the right place.