In England, Mardi Gras is often referred to as "Shrove Tuesday." It is the day before Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar. Traditionally, it is a time for feasting and using up rich foods like eggs, sugar, and fats before the fasting period of Lent. Pancakes are commonly eaten on Shrove Tuesday, leading to the alternative name "Pancake Day."
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Samedi Gras
The Incas of South and Central America did not celebrate Mardi Gras. There is a group called "The Order of Incas" that parade during Mardi Gras season.
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Mardi gras
masquerade masks
Carnival.
the JESTER is the Mardi Gras mascot.
"Carnival" - celebrated in Rio de Janiero, is not the same festival as "Mardi Gras".
Mardi Gras in 2009 is February 4.
Mardi Gras is practised in Haiti
Bon, in french, means good. Mardi Gras means 'Fat Tuesday.' Saying Bon Mardi Gras is the english equivilant to saying Happy Mardi Gras.