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Mardi Gras - or Fat Tuesday/Shrove Tuesday - originated as the day before the fasting of Lent begins (Ash Wednesday) in order for people to enjoy the last bits of whatever it is they are refraining from for Lent.

Most common place of celebration is New Orleans. Brought over to USA from the French. Always the day before Ash Wednesday. Celebrated with parties and krewes. Involves lots of bead necklaces and PARTYING.

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Mardi Gras is when Catholics commit sins for a week and then give them up for a month during Lint. The sins are usually something that will make there life better.

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The purpose of beads in Mardi Gras is in celebration of the holiday much like confetti in a parade.

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mardi gras is a street festival found mainly in Brazil. it is a samba music styled festival, so theirs lots of percussion instruments involved.

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