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The Irish and Ash Wednesday - Lent, meatless Fridays, hot-crossed buns
Ash Wednesday marks the start of 40 days of Lent, but what's this Catholic tradition all about and is it still observed in ...
Watch the festivities as Mardi Gras in New Orleans celebrates Fat Tuesday
The last day of Mardi Gras is here. Parades line the streets of New Orleans as people celebrate Fat Tuesday before Ash ...
Is today Fat Tuesday? Everything to know about Mardi Gras 2025
Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday and other important facts on the 2025 season, including Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter. The date of Fat Tuesday changes from year to year depending on when Easter ...
Dayton Daily News11h
Today is Ash Wednesday: 4 things to know about it
Origin of the tradition of using ashes On Ash Wednesday, many Christians have ashes put on their ... This tradition gave rise to the name “Mardi Gras,” or Fat Tuesday. The other tradition was ...
Austin American-Statesman7d
When is Mardi Gras? Fat Tuesday is a week away — where to celebrate in Texas
Mardi Gras season culminates on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Fat Tuesday, often seen as the final burst of excitement before the solemn preparations for Easter, falls on ...
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What is Ash Wednesday, and how is it observed in Peoria?
Following Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent. For many, the day is the first day of giving something up ...
Traditional Polish bakery in South Bend bakes Paczki’s for Fat Tuesday
Bakers Dozen Bake Shop in South Bend is one of the only traditional Polish bakeries. Normally, they’re not open on Tuesdays. But they made sure to stay open today for Fat Tuesday to sell some Paczkis.