Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, marks a day of indulgence before the Christian season of Lent. Learn what it is and when Lent 2026 begins ...

When you arrive at work this morning, or go shopping, don’t be surprised if you’re met with a cheery “Ramadan Mubarak!”. Don’t be puzzled, either, by someone wishing you, on February 17, “Happy New ...

It's time almost time for Mardi Gras. Is today Fat Tuesday? Here's what we know about the upcoming dates and more for Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Lent, Ash Wednesday and Easter: Start the ...

If you’ve heard of Mardi Gras, you’ve heard of Fat Tuesday. Known as Mardi Gras in French-speaking cultures, Fat Tuesday is also called Carnival Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday and Pancake Tuesday. Regardless ...

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (WDEF) – Students at St. Nicholas Elementary School celebrated Shrove Tuesday with their third annual pancake race, a tradition that blends faith, learning, and hands-on fun. The ...

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Get your spatulas ready: Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is just around the corner, arriving on Tuesday 17 February in 2026. This year's celebration falls notably earlier than the previous one, so you ...

The Catholic Lawyers Guild of Kings County celebrated Shrove Tuesday with a Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Church in Brooklyn Heights and afterwards it held a luncheon at the Brooklyn Bar Association ...

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. Here's everything you need to know about Mardi Gras. When is ...