What is mardi gras? |


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Mardi gras is French for Fat Tuesday, referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. In 2012 it's on Tuesday, February 21.

Mardi Gras is Fat Tuesday, day before Lent - The celebration with food, beads and parade to signify the approaching leaner times.
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"Mardi Gras" means "Fat Tuesday." Traditionally, it is the last day for Catholics to indulge-and often overindulge-before Ash Weds
Mardi Gras is the last day, of the period of carnival. Carnival occurs between January 6th, each year and ends on Ash Wednesday.
Mardi Gras (French for: Fat Tuesday),is the last day, of the period of carnival. Carnival occurs between January 6th, each MORE
Mardi Gras is the day before Lent, celebrated in some cities, as New Orleans, as a day of carnival and merrymaking. ChaCha!



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