This is good perspective from Laura Cayouette about a New Orleans tradition – the Mardi Gras tree. Lovely photos too. But, if you don't want to go this route, the city will pick your tree up if you leave it by the curb.
TIP: if you want to convert your Christmas Tree into a Mardi Gras tree, use mostly gold balls/ornaments with re…
Mardi Gras tree
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The Mardi Gras Tree (January 2016), Jeff Campbell, Local Writers' Columns, Center for Regional Heritage Research
DIY Mardi Gras Mantle Garland – Ellis Home & Garden
After Mardi Gras, what do you do with all the beads? These KPRC 2 readers have some creative suggestions
Rocking Around the Mardi Gras Tree.
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