"It's Fat Tuesday! Did you know that Mardi Gras was originally a tradition that dates back thousands of years to pagan celebrations of spring and fertility? When Christianity arrived in Rome, this celebration became a prelude to Lent - which is a 40 day fast. Mardi Gras came to America when the French first settled in New Orleans. The Spanish eventually took over and banished the celebrations, but in 1812 when Americans took over again - the Mardi Gras parties continued! Happy #TuesdayNewsday! . . . #Roku #rokutv #urbnkidzworld #ukwfamily #neworleans #fattuesday #mardigras #mardigrasfacts #historyfacts"