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Lent, Ash Wednesday and Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is Tuesday. Ash Wednesday, Lent, St. Patrick's Day soon coming up. What to know

Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French — is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4. The name Fat Tuesday comes from households using up all the fats stored in the kitchen and pantry before Ash Wednesday and Lent begin.

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When are Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent, St. Patrick's Day in March: What they celebrate

When Californian's and people around the world celebrate/observe holidays in March: Dates for Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent and St. Patrick's Day

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What is Ash Wednesday? What happens today? First day of Lent starts Easter season

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer and fasting leading up to Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter.

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What date is Mardi Gras 2025? Why is today Fat Tuesday? Paczkis, Holy Week schedule, Easter, Lent

Is today Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? Here's what we know from king cakes to Holy Week schedule.

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Is Fat Tuesday today? Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday start Easter 2025

It's Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday — time to kick off the 2025 Easter season, followed by Ash Wednesday which will give way to the start of the Lent. Unlike many other holidays, the dates of ...

Is today Fat Tuesday? Everything to know about Mardi Gras 2025

Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday and other important facts on the 2025 season, including Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter.

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When is Fat Tuesday in 2025? When Mardi Gras celebration takes place in Michigan

Mardi Gras season began Jan. 6, the Epiphany, but its duration changes each year based on Easter. It always ends on Fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of Lent.

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