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it is a huge celebration that comes before everyone has to fast for 40days and 40nights

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Is Mardi Gras the beginning of Lent?

no


When does mardi GRAS take?

Mardi Gras always takes place the day b4 lent :)


Why celebrate mardi gras?

most countries celebrate mardi gras because it is shrove Tuesday which is were you eat before lent


Why does mardi gras happen on a Tuesday?

Mardi Gras does not always start on Tuesday, but ends on Tuesday...hence Mardi Gras (this is French Mardi=Tuesday, Gras=Fat...Fat Tuesday). It is the last day before Ash Wednesday which starts the fasting associated with Lent.


When is french mardis gras?

Mardi Gras anywhere is always the day before lent starts!


What is a mardi gras follower?

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What day is Mardi Gras always celebrated on?

tuesady before Lent


What holiday is the last day of the carnival before the lent?

Mardi Gras


What is Mardi Gras celebrating?

Only a minority of gay people celebrate Mardi Gras. Most do not.


Is mardi gras everywhere?

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What religion season is preceded by Mardi Gras?

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Why do you have Mardi Gras?

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a day of celebration before the season of Lent begins the next day, Ash Wednesday.