Why did mardi gras happen?

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2026-04-11 11:15

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So people could over drink, over eat and have wild parties before they ask for forgiveness on Ash Wednesday. That's why Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) is always the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. Then Lent, time to fast until Easter.

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