On Thursday, July 3, the Sioux City Mardi Gras Parade will take place along the Riverfront, beginning at the Wesley Parkway ...

Here's how to understand the rosary, a Catholic prayer tradition practiced by millions of faithful worldwide — including the beads, the link to Mother Mary and the meaning behind the prayer aid.

Masks. Along with beads, masks are an integral part of any Mardi Gras celebration. Though masks have been used all over the ...

The “battle beads” culture of spiritual warfare permits radical-traditional Catholics literally to demonize their political opponents and regard the use of armed force against them as sanctified.

Izandla Beads keeps tradition alive Izandla Beads founder Hlengiwe Mzelemu says her wish is to one day open up her own bead factory in order to create more jobs. June 30, 2023.

Dembe’s Beads embody tradition The importance of Dembe's Beads according to Dembe Mandavha is to partake in economic growth and development and to empower herself financially. October 19, 2023 ...

Trash lines the gutter on Bourbon Street, in the early hours of the morning after Mardi Gras, in New Orleans, Feb. 18, 2015. It's a beloved century-old Carnival season tradition in New Orleans ...

Carnival season festivities will close Tuesday in spectacular fashion with colorful parades, glitzy beads and masked celebrants. Mardi Gras is celebrated around the globe and has roots in ...

In total, there are 211 beads—each one representing a baby she has delivered. "I like to get to know my patients as people and not just as my patient for the night," she told Newsweek .

Colorful beads are one way to dress up your look. Another style option is the classic eye mask, which comes from the European masquerade tradition. This is a fun (and stylish) choice to add to ...