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Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras.

Actually, the day before Ash Wednesday is more properly known as "Shrove Tuesday".

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Shrove Tuesday [to be shriven means to have your sins forgiven, so go to Confession ]

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Is ash Wednesday before Lent?

Ash Wednesday is the day that kicks off the start of Lent.


What are the two English names for the day before ash Wednesday?

The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday is commonly referred to as "Fat Tuesday."


What day is st Chloe's day?

The Sunday before Ash Wednesday.


Why is Ash Wednesday on Sunday in 2009 and not Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday is the first day of lent - a period of 40 days before Easter (not including Sundays). Easter is always on a Sunday, and therefore Ash Wednesday is always on a Wednesday. In 2009 Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday 25th February.


Do you have pancakes on Ash Wednesday?

No, it's the day before (Shrove Tuesday).


When is Mardi Gras held?

In New Orleans, Mardi Gras is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday is 40 days before Easter, excluding Sundays.


When is Mardi Gras and why do they have it?

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday in French) represents the time of splurging on different foods and drinks before Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, which is why Mardi Gras is always the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.


What is ash day?

Catholic AnswerYou are probably thinking of Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. It falls forty days before Easter; I have never heard of "ash day".


How is the date of Mardi Gras decided on?

It is the day before Ash Wednesday each year.


When is Mardi Gras celabrated?

The day before Ash Wednesday a.k.a Fat Tuesday


How is the date selected for Mardi Gras?

It is the day before Ash Wednesday every year.


Holiday you throw beads?

Mardi Gras. In English, it's fat Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday. Actually, in England, the day before Ash Wednesday is called Shrove Tuesday. we make pancakes, this has absolutely nothing to do with beads.