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1. www.wsbtv.com › news › trendingWhat is Mardi Gras, and Ash Wednesday, and how do we ...

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   Feb 21, 2023 · As we celebrate Fat Tuesday, staring Ash Wednesday and 40 days of Lent straight in the face, it’s a good time to remember, reflect and, possibly, make sure you have money for bail, as the...

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Ash_WednesdayAsh Wednesday - Wikipedia

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   Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and marks the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter.

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   Feb 13, 2024 · The day after Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) is called Ash Wednesday, and it marks the beginning of the Lenten season.

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   Feb 13, 2024 · The day after Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras) is called Ash Wednesday, and it marks the beginning of the Lenten season.

5. www.mardigrasneworleans.com › planning › faqMardi Gras Frequently Asked Questions | Mardi Gras New Orleans

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   • Is there an "official" Mardi Gras? No! Mardi Gras is a holiday, just like Christmas and Easter. It belongs to everyone. Do not believe the claims of businesses who offer "official" Mardi Gras merchandise or an "official" Mardi Gras website.
   • When does Mardi Gras start and end? The Carnival season always begins on Jan. 6, which is King’s Day (Feast of the Epiphany). Mardi Gras day (Fat Tuesday), however, is on a different day each year.
   • What is the weather usually like during Mardi Gras? What should I pack? The weather during Mardi Gras can vary from very cold to very warm, almost hot.
   • Where can I book a room with a balcony to watch the parades go by? The best option is to reserve a package in the French Quarter or along the parade route that offers a balcony, food and a bathroom pass.

6. www.history.com › topics › holidaysMardi Gras - Meaning, Origin & Traditions | HISTORY

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   Jan 25, 2010 · When Is Mardi Gras? Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated on “Fat Tuesday,” the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. In many areas, however, Mardi Gras has evolved into a...

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   What is Ash Wednesday & Mardi Gras?

   • The season of floats, parades and parties leading up to Mardi Gras is called Carnival. The day after Fat Tuesday, when all the nonsense is to stop and you are to begin a six-week period of trying to remember what you did and ask forgiveness for it, is called Ash Wednesday. Ok, I’ll bite. What happens on Ash Wednesday?

   What is Mardi Gras, and Ash Wednesday, and how do we celebrate?

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   What is the difference between Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday?

   • The Carnival season always begins on Jan. 6, which is King’s Day (Feast of the Epiphany). Mardi Gras day (Fat Tuesday), however, is on a different day each year. Fat Tuesday changes every year because Easter Sunday is never on the same Sunday each year. Fat Tuesday is always the day before Ash Wednesday.

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   Is Ash Wednesday a holy day?

   • Ash Wednesday is a holy day of prayer and fasting in many Western Christian denominations. It is preceded by Shrove Tuesday and marks the first day of Lent, the six weeks of penitence before Easter.

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   How many days is Mardi Gras?

   • While it is commonly referred to as a whole season of events, it is actually only one day. Mardi Gras is French for Fat Tuesday. Some call it Shrove Tuesday, which grew out of an English term (Shrovetide) meaning the last day before the liturgical period called Lent. Shrove means to confess or be absolved of sin.

   What is Mardi Gras, and Ash Wednesday, and how do we celebrate?

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   In Italy Ash Wednesday define the ends of “Carnevale” (a period of life celebration with rich food and dressing up parades and parties, similar to the Brazilian one), the day after “martedì grasso”, which I believe have something to do with “Mardi grass”.