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MARDI GRAS
MARDI GRAS IS FRENCH FOR FAT TUESDAY. IT WAS SET UP TO EAT DRINK AND
BE MARRY BEFORE THE LENTEN SEASON, BECAUSE IN THE EARLY CHURCH MOST
CHRISTIANS FASTED ALL DAY ON ASH WEDNESDAY.
Where learned: DETROIT ; SAINT AMBROSE RECTORY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting |
Date learned: 02-27-1979