Term Papers on Mardi Gras

Term Paper Title	Mardi Gras
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Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras (French, "fat Tuesday"), pre-Lenten festival celebrated in Roman Catholic countries
and communities. In a strict sense, Mardi Gras, or Shrove Tuesday, is celebrated by the French as the last
of the three days of Shrovetide and is a time of preparation immediately before Ash Wednesday and the
start of the fast of Lent. It is thus the last opportunity for merrymaking and indulgence in food and drink. In
practice, Mardi Gras is generally celebrated for a full week before Lent. It is marked by spectacular parades
featuring floats, pageants, elaborate costumes, masked balls, and dancing in the streets.
Mardi Gras originated as one of the series of carnival days held in all Roman Catholic countries between
Twelfth Night, or Epiphany, and Ash Wednesday; these carnivals had their origin in pre-Christian spring
fertility rites. The most famous modern Mardi Gras festivities are those held in New Orleans, Louisiana;
Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Nice, France; and Cologne, Germany.
Lent, period of fasting and penitence traditionally observed by Christians in preparation for Easter.
The length of the Lenten fast, during which observants eat sparingly, was established in the 4th century as
40 days. In the Eastern churche...

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