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Mardi Gras - Facts for Kids

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Facts About Mardi Gras For Kids

History & Origins

Mardi Gras means “Fat Tuesday” in French, and it got this name because people would eat lots of rich, delicious foods before the fasting season of Lent began!

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Britannica Wikipedia

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