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 has many traditions designed to keep the spirit of the festival alive from year to year. One tradition that distinguishes Mardi Gras from other Carnivals is the distribution of âthrowsâ to the crowds. Throws are trinkets that are tossed from the floats by masked and costumed krewe members.