PC|Bluestocking

Who doesn’t love Mardi Gras.  It’s one of the few Christian traditions that does not have a pagan date.  Basically, Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.  Since people traditionally use Lent as a good opportunity to hunger strike (or fast), it makes since to store up those fat reserves the day before.  And even if you’re not going on a hunger strike (or fasting), it’s a good opportunity to revel in sin and debauchery before the solemn traditions associated with Lent.

Well French Club and Carol International House have teamed up for an extravaganza involving sin (gluttony), debauchery (mask making and activities), and obesity (see gluttony; also jumbalaya and king cake).  King cake, for those who don’t know, is a giant circular “ring” cake with colorful frosting and decoration on the top stuffed with a representation of a baby (pro-lifers still welcome).  The party starts next Tuesday (for those who don’t know, this is Mardi Gras) at 8:00 PM in the CIH lobby.  It will end around 10:00 (PM or AM…I don’t know).  Much fun will be had by all.  Also, you might learn stuff about the culture associated with it, but the sin and debauchery is more important, right?

Categories: Campus , Upcoming Events