Tag: Mardi Gras history
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What Happened After Mardi Gras in the Early Church?
From the early Church in Rome to medieval Italy, Lent shaped the meaning of Mardi Gras. Explore the historical transition from Carnival to Ash Wednesday and the origins of Christian fasting.
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Mardi Gras Before Vatican II: When Lent Was Still Demanding
Before Vatican II, Lent required sustained fasting and abstinence. Also known as Shrove Tuesday, Martes de Carnaval, or Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras once marked the final day before a demanding Lenten season.