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Mardi Gras—also known as “Fat Tuesday”—is a time of lively parades, colorful beads, and festive music. But beyond the party atmosphere, this celebration has deep roots in history and faith.

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Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a day of indulgence that marks the end of Carnival. It's immediately followed by Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Lent is a 40-day season of fasting, excluding ...

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This festival, known for its parades, colourful beads and extravagant masks, represents the final ... claims to have held the ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, also known as Carnival, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a grand, final celebration on March 4, better known as Fat Tuesday. Originating from ...