Aside from the sea spongeâs many uses as a household favorite in bathing, personal care, cleaning, and more, living sea sponges are actually being researched right now in hopes to synthesize alternative treatments for various ailments.
1 Finally, if you want to go all out, wear a costume. 2  Traditional costumes for Mardi Gras parties include the court jester, the pirate, the French courtier or French royalty. 3  You should be able to easily find any of these costumes in your local costume shop.
Either way, Mardi Gras is a time to celebrate and indulge in rich food before you give it all up for Lent. In New Orleans, Mardi Gras revelers dress up in masked costumes and take to the streets with food, drinks, music, and parades. The closer it gets to Lent, the wilder the parties get. Photo by Rock_lobster.