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THE TRUTH ABOUT: Mardi gras 2023 when is it and why is it celebrated | History Defined

Mardi Gras Fat Tuesday

Mardi Gras is a well-known Christian festival that originated from pagan spring and fertility ceremonies thousands of years ago.

The day before the start of the holy season of Lent, it is observed in many nations around the world, particularly in those with sizable Roman Catholic populations, and is sometimes referred to as Carnival or Carnaval.

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