Easter, the greatest festival of the Christian church, com­memorates the resurrection of Jesus. It is a movable feast; that is, it is not always held on the same date. In AD 325 the church council of ...

During Lent, some Christians give up a pleasure, such as sugary treats, wine or television. Mardi Gras is also tied to Easter ...

For 40 days every spring, Christians observe the season of repentance and fasting known as Lent. In New Orleans, the change ...

Both festivals - Mardi Gras in New Orleans or Rio de Janeiro Carnival - fire up bucket lists like few other events around the ...

Mardi Gras features music, colorful costumes, and delicious food. Fat Tuesday, regarded as the last celebration before the start of Lent leading up to Easter, will take place on March 4 this year ...

For centuries, foie gras has graced the tables of royalty, chefs, and fine diners. Its creamy richness and deep flavor made it a culinary icon. But behind the luxury lies a harsh reality – one that ...

Advisory Council will meet to gather and discuss updates and assessments of Mardi Gras 2025 from several departments including the Office of Homeland Security and NOPD.

THAT’S WHEN VEHICLES AND PEDESTRIANS BLOCK ROADWAYS. STATE POLICE SAY ONE OF THESE INCIDENTS HAPPENED ON MARDI GRAS DAY ON CHEF MENTEUR HIGHWAY. THEY ALSO SAY SOME OF THE ARRESTS ESCALATED INTO ...

In many Catholic parishes, people are gathering for Friday night fish fries because they abstain from eating meat on Fridays during Lent. In Muslim homes, people are gathering every evening for ...

We’re looking to hear from Catholics and Presbyterians about how they’re spending Lent this year. Send Rosemary Westwood a voice memo to help her reporting.

Forget the fact that Push Mow was rained out a couple times this year and held its parade two weeks after Mardi Gras. The traditionalist in me squirms at the thought of parading in Lent ...