Fat Tuesday 2015: Colorful Carnival Clothing

Welcome to Fat Tuesday Nordic-style. Known as semlor in Sweden and fastelavens boller in Norway, these cardamom-scented rounds of yeasted dough are filled with a thick ring of whipped cream and topped with a flurry of confectioner's sugar. Often

For those who woke up hungry today, don't hold back because it's Fat Tuesday. Posted: Feb 17, 2015 6:29 AM PST. Tuesday, February 17 Fat Tuesday is the traditional name for the day before Ash Wednesday, or the first day of Lent.

For those who woke up hungry today, don't hold back because it's Fat Tuesday. Posted: Feb 17, 2015 6:29 AM PST. Tuesday, February 17 Fat Tuesday is the traditional name for the day before Ash Wednesday, or the first day of Lent.

While it's not New Orleans, Tulsa certainly boasts its fair share of Creole food, and we're pretty sure something on this list will tickle your Fat Tuesday fancy. Stop by these spots to celebrate Mardi Gras in Tulsa in 2015.

This year, Fat Tuesday falls on Feb. 17, meaning it comes on the heels of Valentine's Day weekend and President's Day. And depending on how your Valentine's Day weekend went, a night of partying during the week may be just what the doctor ordered!