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- In 2009, Fat Tuesday was on February 24
- Also known as: "Shrove Tuesday," "Pancake Tuesday," "Fetter Dienstag"American Catholic: Mardi Gras
- Origin: Catholic Carnival (from the Latin words carne vale, meaning farewell to the flesh
- Fat Tuesday literally translates to "Mardi Gras" in FrenchAt New Orleans: Mardi Gras
- Celebration in the Americas began in 1699Carnaval: Mardi Gras Myth and History
- Because Catholics give up something they enjoy during Lent, Fat Tuesday is an opportunity for final enjoyment
- Official Colors: Purple—representing justice, green—representing faith, gold—representing powerMardi Gras Fun: Fat Tuesday
- Best-known celebrations take place in New Orleans, Louisiana; Venice, Italy; and Rio de Janiero, Brazil
- Fat Tuesday can occur anywhere between February 3 through March 9, depending on the liturgical calendarCarnaval: Dating Fat Tuesday
- Always the day before Ash Wednesday
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Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras, is often considered the last celebration before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
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It's Carnival!
Carnival began as a costume festival in Catholic Italy during the 1600s, and was held just before Lent. The festival was called "Carnival" because the word "carnevale" translated to "to put away the meat," meat being against the dietary rules during Lent. Carnival was a final farewell to the "sins of the flesh," and during the celebration, people participated in a little self-indulgence before the 40 days of Lent began.Building Bridges Through Culture: History of CarnivalKing Cake
The tradition of the king cake was introduced to New Orleans by the French in 1870.Gumbo Pages: King Cake The name refers to the magi, or three kings, who came 12 days after Christmas bearing gifts for the Christ child.NovaReinna: King Cake A small plastic baby is hidden within the cake.A king cake is actually not a cake, but a twisted sweet bread filled with cream cheese, pralines and fruits, and covered in a sweet frosting glaze with green-, purple- and gold-colored sugar sprinkled on top.NovaReinna: King Cake. It is Mardi Gras tradition that whoever is served the piece of bread with the baby inside is declared king or queen of the day, and is required to host the next party and serve king cake.NovaReinna: King Cake The king cake is only served between Twelfth Night (January 6) and Mardi Gras.Gumbo Pages: King Cake
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Fat Tuesday Questions
What day is Fat Tuesday 2009? 5 AnswersFat Tuesday is always the day BEFORE Ash Wednesday. This year, it's February 24th. The idea behind Fat Tuesday is to kind of go crazy as Ash Wednesday marks t... read more
Why is Fat Tuesday also called Pancake Tuesday or even Shrove Tuesday? 2 AnswersThe English marked the beginning of fasting during Lent by eating pancakes - consisting of fat and eggs. Consuming fat and/or eggs was traditionally forbidden d... read more
How do I format a drive with Fat32? 5 AnswersThe forum thread linked below has one solution specific to Vista and the PS3. read more
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RT @OriginalPING: @Ventrik lol.. just RT's someone that put that.. its Fat Tuesday..---We should start a RT train :O
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@Ventrik lol.. just RT's someone that put that.. its Fat Tuesday..
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Fat Tuesday Junkie ( 44 magnum)
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Yo it' run belly tonnie tuesday in tha cold ass TDot! Ever since they changed tha oil they cook wit ta trans fat tha chicken doesn't taste
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