Tablescapes, Mardi Gras!

Posted by the Painted Apron on January 18, 2013 · 11 Comments 

The history of Mardi Gras began long before Europeans set foot in the New World. In mid February the ancient Romans celebrated the Lupercalia, a circus like festival not entirely unlike the Mardi Gras we are familiar with today. When Rome embraced Christianity, the early Church fathers decided it was better to incorporate certain aspects … Continue reading →

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