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When Does Mardi Gras Start?
Understanding the Date of Mardi Gras and its Significance Mardi Gras, also known as “Fat Tuesday,” is a celebration that is observed on the day before Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period of fasting and repentance in the Christian faith. Because Lent lasts for 40 days, Mardi Gras is traditionally seen as the last day…
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