Carnival costumes can be complicated. Between masks, balls and throws, it can be difficult to plan your look. To help you out, we've compiled some resources to help you look your best this Mardi Gras ...

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Here’s how Venice, Rio de Janeiro, Trinidad and Tobago, New Orleans, and Quebec City mark the pre-Lenten season Elizabeth Djinis - History Correspondent In 18th-century Venice, Carnival masks created ...