Mardi Gras means "Fat Tuesday." Traditionally, it is the last day for catholics to indulge - and often overindulgen - before Ash Wednesday starts the sober weeks of fasting that comes with lent. Formally known as Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras has long been a time of extravagant fun for european christians. In fact, some people think mardi gras celebrations have their source in the wild springtime orgies of the ancient roman. Related popular practices are associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the penitential season of lent. Popular practices include wearing masks and costumes, overturning social conventions, dancing, sports competitions, parades, etc. Is celebrating the day and night with music, drinks, craziness, and by taking your shirt off. Is the celebration of the lifetime.
Its fun to party for mardi grass...
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