The last day of Mardi Gras is here. Parades line the streets of New Orleans as people celebrate Fat Tuesday before Ash ...

Ash Wednesday marks the start of 40 days of Lent, but what's this Catholic tradition all about and is it still observed in ...

Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday and other important facts on the 2025 season, including Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter. The date of Fat Tuesday changes from year to year depending on when Easter ...

Origin of the tradition of using ashes On Ash Wednesday, many Christians have ashes put on their ... This tradition gave rise to the name “Mardi Gras,” or Fat Tuesday. The other tradition was ...

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's ...

Ash Wednesday started with a pair of shootings in New Orleans. One was in the Central Business District, with a victim shot ...

Bakers Dozen Bake Shop in South Bend is one of the only traditional Polish bakeries. Normally, they’re not open on Tuesdays. But they made sure to stay open today for Fat Tuesday to sell some Paczkis.