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Mardi Gras, which began as a religious holiday, has become a weeks-long celebration, one that gives millions the chance to let loose before Lent.

Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday," according to Merriam-Webster. Historically, on Mardi Gras, people were meant to ... in what is now the U.S. may have taken place on March 3, 1699 where ...

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Lent came early last year, but it is back to a bit more normal schedule for 2025. Here's a look when Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and Lent start.

In 2025 though, people who observe Lent have a bit more ... That Thursday is also known as Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday. Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is the ...

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King cake is a sweet, ring-shaped pastry that’s traditionally enjoyed during Carnival season leading up to Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday ... But you also have a responsibility: Tradition ...

Unlike other holidays, the date that Easter Sunday falls on changes year to year and with it the dates of Ash Wednesday, Lent and associated holidays such as Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday.