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Start with Vernal Equinox of whatever year, figure out when the nearest full moon AFTER it is (full moon, not the cycle), round to the next Sunday after the full moon (Easter). Rip off 40 days and round to the nearest new moon (ticking backwards), then count forward to the next Wednesday, that's Ash Wednesday, the end of Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is the day before that. The whole next month back is Mardi Gras.
Fat Tuesday always seems to fall on or right after the previous new moon. And it always starts on the Friday which is on or right before the full moon before that new moon (confusing enough?!?!?!).
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What celebration is like mardi gras?
Mardi gras
What is Mardi gras mascot?
the JESTER is the Mardi Gras mascot.
Was Mardi Gras always called Mardi Gras?
yes
How many days does Mardi Gras last?
40 days after mardi gras comes palm sunday then the next week is easter sunday. So 47 technically
What date do you celebrate Mardi Gras?
47 days before Easter.
What is the date of mardi gras in?
Mardi Gras in 2009 is February 4.
Where is mardi gras practised in the Caribbean?
Mardi Gras is practised in Haiti
What does bon mardi gras mean?
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Mardi Gras is a famous carnival held on shrove Tuesday. What does Mardi Gras mean?
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When is Mardi Gras held?
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What date will mardi gras be in 2009?
Mardi Gras was February 24, 2009.
When was The Mardi Gras Mystery created?
The Mardi Gras Mystery was created in 1988.
