First, let’s dive into a little history of a holiday that dates back to thousands of years ago. What started as an element of pagan rituals and fertility rites, went on to evolve as what we know as Mardi Gras today. Also known as the Carnival, this essentially Christian holiday is celebrated in many countries across the globe.
According to historians, it was quite a turn of tables when the pagan celebrations ended up as something that is widely adopted by believers of a certain faith today. It was more like a prelude to Lent when the new Christians in Rome started to blend more than one culture together. Over time, the celebrations spread far and wide, to other European countries.
One of the iconic symbols of the holiday is the masquerade. Be it the funky cheer on the streets or the more sophisticated holiday balls, masks are what make Mardi Gras most identifiable. And if you are planning to show up at the next ball, make sure to pick matching His and Her masquerade masks in generic designs or particularly made for the occasion, enhanced with feathers, glitter and other enchanting embellishments that you can’t take your eyes off.
