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Friday, March 29, 2024

Mardi Gras

Holiday on the day before Ash Wednesday


Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is the final day of Carnival or Shrovetide before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", reflecting the practice of the last night of consuming rich, fatty foods in preparation for the fasting season of Lent.

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