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An ash cross marked on the forehead during Ash Wednesday symbolizes, in Catholicism, the dust from which God made us. (Source: Oxh973 / Wikimedia Commons)

Historically, Mardis Gras means more than beads and booze

Jeweliette Cordero March 3, 2017

Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Pancake Day — the holiday has several names, but it’s known best for its parties and food. On the eve of Ash Wednesday, this holiday allows celebrants to eat anything...

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