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Catholic Culture: Catholic Activity: Carnival or Mardi Gras

For Students 9th - 10th
Maria Augusta Trapp explains the origin of the time of feasting and revelry between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday, the seasonal celebration of Mardi Gras, which marks the beginning of Lent. Article also touches on the related tradition of...
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Center for Literacy and Disability Studies, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Tar Heel Reader: Mardi Gras in Louisiana

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Mardi Gras is a tremendous celebration filled with costumes, cakes, and parades. This e-book features highlights of the exciting Louisiana event.