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Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday" the last day of feasting before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
In the UK we call this day Shrove Tuesday. (Shrove comes from to shrive, an old word for Confession). It is also called 'Pancake Tuesday'.
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What are the ratings and certificates for Mardi Gras - 1943?
Mardi Gras - 1943 is rated/received certificates of: USA:Approved USA:Passed (National Board of Review)
Is Mardi Gras celebrated in Africa?
yes
What are the release dates for The Mardi Gras Parade at Coney Island - 1908?
The Mardi Gras Parade at Coney Island - 1908 was released on: USA: September 1908
Frances customs and celebrations?
Mardi Gras, L'anniversaire.
What are the release dates for DC Cupcakes - 2010 Mardi Gras 1-1?
DC Cupcakes - 2010 Mardi Gras 1-1 was released on: USA: 16 July 2010
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 does Mardi Gras mean merry times fat Tuesday or spring welcome?
"does 'Mardi gras' mean 'merry times' - 'Fat Tuesday' - or 'Spring Welcome'? (well, fat means 'gras' in French, and Tuesday is spelled 'mardi' ...)
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 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.
Is Mardi Gras part of the wetlands?
Mardi Gras is an event, not a geographical location
