Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday that marks the beginning of Lent. It has the same religious origins and meaning as Shrove Tuesday. On Mardi Gras, Christians would eat rich foods like crepes and cakes before fasting during Lent. Carnaval is related to Mardi Gras and comes from the Italian phrase "carne vale" meaning goodbye to flesh, as it is also celebrated on the day before Ash Wednesday with costumes, makeup and food.

1. Mardi Gras Et Carnaval

2. What does Mardi Gras mean? Mardi Tuesday Gras Fat So the meaning is « Fat Tuesday » ! Indeed, Mardi Gras is the French for « Shrove Tuesday » . It has the same meaning, and the same religious origins. It’s always on the Tuesday preceding Ash Wednesday, which is the start of Lent ( Carême in French ). So Christians were not supposed to eat any meat and eggs during the 40 days of Lent, ending on Easter. That’s why on Shrove Tuesday, we eat a lot of really good ( and fat ! ) food like crêpes, cakes, pancakes … because we need to be good during Lent.

5. Crêpes Gaufres Merveilles Bonbons Miam miam !

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