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Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday in French) represents the time of splurging on different foods and drinks before Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, which is why Mardi Gras is always the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoTo go out and sin before you ask for forgiveness on Ash Wednesday. After Ash Wednesday Catholics have Lent or fast until Easter. Now its just a reason to party.
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∙ 14y agoIt is the day before Lent which is a movable date (as Easter). It is generally in February.
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∙ 13y agoMardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is the day before Ash Wednesday because it signifies eating and drinking in large amounts before fasting for Lent which starts on Ash Wednesday.
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What celebration is like mardi gras?
Mardi gras
Was Mardi Gras always called Mardi Gras?
yes
What is Mardi gras mascot?
the JESTER is the Mardi Gras mascot.
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.
Is Mardi Gras part of the wetlands?
Mardi Gras is an event, not a geographical location
When was Mardi Gras - EP - created?
Mardi Gras - EP - was created in 2010.
