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Carnivals started in the middle of the second century in Rome when Lent (fasting) was preceded by many days of feasting and voluntary madness. The participants put on masks and clothed themselves like spirits. They gave themselves up to Bacchus and Venus (Roman gods) and considered all pleasure acceptable.
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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
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?
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.
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.
What do people do for the holiday Mardi Gras in Spain?
The Spanish do not celebrate Mardi Gras.
What music do they use in the mardi gras?
They play jazz music at mardi gras.
When was Sydney Mardi Gras created?
Sydney Mardi Gras was created in 1979.
