Fat Tuesday, which translates to Mardi Gras in French, is the culmination of the Carnival season. The overarching celebration is a symbolic gesture; it’s the “last hoorah,” when French families would ...

In 2024, Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday) is on Tuesday 13 February, around a week earlier than last year. Whether you find delight in crepe-style pancakes or you prefer the fluffy variations ...

This picture shows Catholic worshippers at a Mass in Washington ... The Carnival of Venice in Italy is held each year on Shrove Tuesday. The history of the carnival stretches back over 800 years.