There are biennial questions that arise with the arrival of each new Olympics, and they involve the colors worn by a few nations. Most often mentioned are Australia, Italy and the Netherlands. These ...

If you want to unearth the history and origins of Mardi Gras, the iconic Mardi Gras colors are a good place to start ...

For party animals, few holidays match the joy (and mayhem) of Mardi Gras. If you count yourself among them, you know that the vibrant New Orleans tradition takes place on Fat Tuesday—that’s ...