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American holidays mardi gras
1. The terms "Mardi Gras" ( /
ˈmɑrdiɡrɑː/), "Mardi Gras season", and
"Carnival season"in English, refer to
events of the Carnivalcelebrations,
beginning on or after Epiphany and
culminating on the day before Ash
Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for
"Fat Tuesday" (in ethnic English
tradition, Shrove Tuesday), referring to
the practice of the last night of eating
richer, fatty foods before the ritual
fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. Related popular
practices are associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious
obligations associated with the penitentialseason of Lent. Popular practices
include wearing masks and costumes, overturning social conventions, dancing,
sports competitions, parades, etc. Similar expressions to Mardi Gras appear in
other European languages sharing the Christian tradition. In English, the day is
called Shrove Tuesday, associated with the religious requirement for confession
before Lent begins.
In many areas, the term "Mardi Gras" has come to mean
the whole period of activity related to the celebratory
events, beyond just the single day. In some US cities, it is
now called "Mardi Gras Day" or "Fat Tuesday".
While not observed nationally throughout the United States,
a number of traditionally ethnic French cities and regions in
the country have notable celebrations. Mardi Gras arrived
in North America as a French Catholic tradition.
In 1723, the capital of Louisiana was moved to New Orleans, founded in 1718.
[13] The tradition has expanded to the point that it became strongly associated
with the city in popular perception, and embraced by residents of New Orleans
beyond those of French or Catholic heritage. Mardi Gras celebrations are part of
the basis of the slogan, Laissez les bons temps rouler, (Let the good times roll)
and the nickname "Big Easy".[12] Mobile, Alabama, the former capital of New
France, also has a long tradition of celebrating Mardi Gras.
![The terms "Mardi Gras" ( /
ˈmɑrdiɡrɑː/), "Mardi Gras season", and
"Carnival season"in English, refer to
events of the Carnivalcelebrations,
beginning on or after Epiphany and
culminating on the day before Ash
Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for
"Fat Tuesday" (in ethnic English
tradition, Shrove Tuesday), referring to
the practice of the last night of eating
richer, fatty foods before the ritual
fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. Related popular
practices are associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious
obligations associated with the penitentialseason of Lent. Popular practices
include wearing masks and costumes, overturning social conventions, dancing,
sports competitions, parades, etc. Similar expressions to Mardi Gras appear in
other European languages sharing the Christian tradition. In English, the day is
called Shrove Tuesday, associated with the religious requirement for confession
before Lent begins.
In many areas, the term "Mardi Gras" has come to mean
the whole period of activity related to the celebratory
events, beyond just the single day. In some US cities, it is
now called "Mardi Gras Day" or "Fat Tuesday".
While not observed nationally throughout the United States,
a number of traditionally ethnic French cities and regions in
the country have notable celebrations. Mardi Gras arrived
in North America as a French Catholic tradition.
In 1723, the capital of Louisiana was moved to New Orleans, founded in 1718.
[13] The tradition has expanded to the point that it became strongly associated
with the city in popular perception, and embraced by residents of New Orleans
beyond those of French or Catholic heritage. Mardi Gras celebrations are part of
the basis of the slogan, Laissez les bons temps rouler, (Let the good times roll)
and the nickname "Big Easy".[12] Mobile, Alabama, the former capital of New
France, also has a long tradition of celebrating Mardi Gras.](https://image.slidesharecdn.com/americanholidays-mardigras-110510051541-phpapp01/85/American-holidays-mardi-gras-1-320.jpg)
