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    What is Fat Tuesday?

    by Kaleigh Werner Feb 13, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: AP

    Today is a day of celebration – Fat Tuesday.

    Otherwise known by the French term, Mardis Gras, as well as “Shrove Tuesday,” “Pancake Tuesday,” and “Carnival Tuesday,” Fat Tuesday is the time to throw on beaded necklaces, dance and indulge in sweet treats before the Christian season of Lent starts.

    The day, dating back to Roman times, (14 February) and ends on Easter Sunday (31 March). Depending on the location, festivities can include consuming all the fats in your kitchen, parading, and eating cake.

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