Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season. Popular practices included wearing masks and costumes, overturning social conventions, dancing, sports competitions, parades, etc. In English, the day is called Shrove Tuesday, associated with the religious requirement for confession before Lent begins.Carnival in Venice (Italy)
Carnival in Tenerife (Spain)
Carnival in New Orleans (The USA)
Carnival in Oruro (Bolivia)
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