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Mardi Gras edition

The Post and Courier · 7h

7 Questions: Mardi Gras edition

As the Mardi Gras season of festive celebrations officially came to an end this week, what better way to reflect on all of the fun and tradition of the Carnival

National Catholic Register · 1d

Beyond Beads and Parades: The Catholic Spirit of Mardi Gras

Before Lent begins, Louisiana’s Catholic communities celebrate Mardi Gras the old-fashioned way — with prayer, music and a feast shared by all.

Why do we celebrate Mardi Gras right in the US?

The origins of Mardi Gras go all the way back to medieval Europe where communities in Italy and France counted down the final days before Lent by living it up. According to historians, a large steer or ox was paraded through the streets then slaughtered and eaten.

Lent, Ash Wednesday

Redding Record Searchlight on … · 3d

Mardi Gras is Tuesday. Ash Wednesday, Lent, St. Patrick's Day soon coming up. What to know

Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French — is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4. The name Fat Tuesday comes from households using up all the fats stored in the kitchen and pantry before Ash Wednesday and Lent begin.

The Oklahoman on MSN · 1d

Lent begins today: What to know about Ash Wednesday and the lead-up to Easter

As the Mardi Gras celebration ends, so begins the solemn period of Lent observed in many Christian circles and denominations. Timed weeks in advance of Easter Sunday, or the day of Jesus' resurrection according to Christian beliefs,

Post and Courier · 1d

Lent begins Wednesday, March 5

Easter is a significant day on the Christian calendar. Billions of Christians look forward to Easter Sunday each year, and that anticipation is amplified by Lent.

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What date is Mardi Gras 2025? Why is today Fat Tuesday? Paczkis, Holy Week schedule, Easter, Lent

Is today Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? Here's what we know from king cakes to Holy Week schedule.

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When is Fat Tuesday 2025? Here's what to know about the last day of Mardi Gras before Lent

Mardi Gras or 'Fat Tuesday' is here, while Ash Wednesday will kick off the start of Lent and 'fish' Fridays. Here are the ...

Times News Online1d

The last party: Mardi Gras is the celebration before Lent starts

Palmerton resident and contributing writer Lynn Shupp brings us a firsthand look from Mardi Gras in Mobile, Alabama, which ...

When is Mardi Gras 2026? Get ready for a shorter Carnival season.

With 12th Night on Jan. 6 marking the start of Carnival, the 2025 season lasted 58 days. The 2026 season won't be quite as ...

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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 ...

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Appleton celebrates Mardi Gras with Jambalaya and King Cake ahead of Lent

Friends of the late Hollywood star Gene Hackman made a telling admission on his status days following his death. Hackman, who ...

Mardi Gras 2025: Lafayette toasts to the King Gabriel Parade

Mardi Gras spans weeks, ending with Lent. Despite windy conditions, KATC captured the spirit of the King Gabriel Parade in ...

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This Mardi Gras gumbo comes from a new cookbook linking healthy eating to good sleep

This recipe from “Eat Better, Sleep Better” was developed by Marie-Pierre St-Onge, the director of Columbia University’s ...

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