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History of Mardi Gras
History of Mardi Gras
History of Mardi Gras
By: Megan Bell Mardi Gras, aka “Fat Tuesday,” originated from Christianity in Europe and marked the day before Lent. Catholics used to celebrate Carnival about a week prior to Lent, consuming all the milk, cheese, eggs and meat in their homes. Fat Tuesday was the last day they could splurge before the abstinence began at midnight. Once Ash Wednesday hit, they would only eat fish and fast during th
Mardi Gras Around The World [VIDEO]
Mardi Gras Around The World [VIDEO]
Mardi Gras Around The World [VIDEO]
Did you think Mardi Gras was strictly a New Orleans thing? Think again. In Belgium Mardi Gras is the most important day of the year. Belgians celebrate the Carnival of Binche in the city of Binche, which features lots of music and dancing. Sweden celebrates Fettisdagen, translating to "Fat Tuesday." In Canada Mardi Gras is celebrated throughout the country, especially in the french-spea