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.
Mardi Gras is a cultural day of celebration that occurs prior to the fasting of Lent. It takes place the day before Ash Wednesday and 47 days before Easter Sunday. People celebrate Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, by attending parties or participating in parades. Costumes, beads, and masks are part of the celebration, with colors being gold, purple, and green. These colors stand for power, justice, and faith.