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Mardi Gras does not commemorate a particular historical event. It celebrates the last day of the Carnival season. Carnival always starts on January 6 (the feast of Epiphany in the Christian calendar). Mardi Gras (which means "Fat Tuesday" in French) is traditionally the last blast of eating meat and rich foods, as well as drinking and partying. The next day is Ash Wednesday, which begins the beginning of the somber, fasting weeks of Lent, which lead up to Easter. Because the date of Easter changes every year, the dates of Ash Wednesday (46 days before Easter) and Mardi Gras change every year.
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When did Seattle Mardi Gras Riots happen?
Seattle Mardi Gras Riots happened in 2001.
When did San Luis Obispo Mardi Gras controversy happen?
San Luis Obispo Mardi Gras controversy happened in 2004.
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
Where is mardi gras practised in the Caribbean?
Mardi Gras is practised in Haiti
What is the date of mardi gras in?
Mardi Gras in 2009 is February 4.
What does bon mardi gras mean?
Bon, in french, means good. Mardi Gras means 'Fat Tuesday.' Saying Bon Mardi Gras is the english equivilant to saying Happy Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras is a famous carnival held on shrove Tuesday. What does Mardi Gras mean?
Mardi=Tuesday Gras=Fat Both are french words that when translated to english from Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday.
When was The Mardi Gras Mystery created?
The Mardi Gras Mystery was created in 1988.
What date will mardi gras be in 2009?
Mardi Gras was February 24, 2009.
What is the day before mardi gras?
The day before mardi gras is Monday.
