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Whether it’s colorful beads, King Cake, or overindulgence – there are signs of Mardi Gras everywhere. Although in the US, Mardi Gras is synonymous with New Orleans, countries all over the world celebrate this pre-Lenten festival, only by a different name. Other notable Mardi Gras or Carnival celebrations include:
- Dijous Gras (omelette day): Spain, Catalonia region
- Fuesent: Luxembourg
- Fête du Citron: France
- Fastnacht: Southwest German, Switzerland, Western Austria
- Fastelavn: Denmark
- Shrove Tuesday: England
- Maslenitsa: Russia
Happy Mardi Gras Everyone!
