It is French for Fat Tuesday.
The other term for mardi gras is fat tuesday.
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No, the origins of Mardi Gras are Christian, The term "Mardi Gras" refers to Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after Epiphany and ending on the day before Ash Wednesday.
Because it's a French expression and in French adjectives come after their nouns.
Mardi Gras is translated into Portuguese as "Carnaval." In Brazil, Carnaval is a major festival celebrated with parades, music, and dancing, similar to Mardi Gras celebrations in other parts of the world. The term "Mardi Gras" might also be understood, especially in contexts related to festivities, but "Carnaval" is the commonly used term.
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it would be 'joyeux mardi gras', but that isn't celebrated any more. It just survives through some carnivals.
the JESTER is the Mardi Gras mascot.
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New Orleans is the city famous for hosting Mardi Gras. Millions upon millions of beads are thrown during this celebration. The term Mardi Gras means Fat Tuesday in French.
Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday are actually the same celebration, with Mardi Gras being the French term for Fat Tuesday. So, they are essentially the same thing, just called by different names.
Mardi Gras in 2009 is February 4.