English conmversation practice speaking topics Describe a festival - Mardi Gras Mardi Gras is a festival that takes place every year on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It originated in France but is now celebrated in many different countries around the world. The name Mardi Gras comes from the French phrase meaning "fat Tuesday" because it is traditionally a day for people to indulge in rich food and drink before the start of the Lenten season. Mardi Gras is a time for people to let loose and have fun. There are often parades and parties, with people wearing brightly-colored costumes and masks. The celebrations can be quite rowdy, but they are always good-natured, and everyone is there to enjoy themselves. Is any special food or drink associated with the festival? Many celebrants often indulge in rich, fatty foods as it is the last day before Lent. This might include dishes such as gumbo or jambalaya and desserts like king cake or beignets. Of course, there is