Discover how a medieval European tradition of pre-Lent feasting evolved into the diverse Mardi Gras celebrations we know today, from New Orleans to Mobile and beyond.
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Carnival became this pressure release valve where for a few weeks, the world turned upside down. It served a crucial social function, allowing people to play-act rebellion and mock authority while wearing masks rather than actually overthrowing them.
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