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Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday and the End of Carnival: The Importance of Localisation

Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday and the End of Carnival: The Importance of Localisation

Did you know that all these different festivities are all linked to the same day? They all mark the lead-up to the following day, Ash Wednesday. This day is the first day of Lent, a Christian period based on penitence and sacrifice that lasts until Easter. Depending on which country we are referring to, we […]

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