From parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. Mardi Gras will conclude weeks of partying, parades and eating lots and ...

62. Coins and Mardi Gras beads are sometimes dubbed "doubloons." 63. In England, Ireland, Australia, Canada and New Zealand, Fat Tuesday is called "Shrove Tuesday." 64. Pancakes are a popular meal ...