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In 2025, Carnival, also known as Mardi Gras, will be celebrated on February 25th. Mardi Gras is a Christian holiday that marks the beginning of Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and penance leading up to Easter. The tradition is celebrated in many countries around the world, with the most famous celebrations taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

The origins of Mardi Gras can be traced back to medieval Europe, where it was a day of feasting and merrymaking before the start of Lent. Over time, the holiday evolved into a more elaborate celebration, with parades, costumes, and music. Today, Mardi Gras is a major tourist attraction, drawing millions of visitors to cities around the world.

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Carnival, also known as Mardi Gras, is a festive season that occurs before the start of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and penance in the Christian calendar. Carnival is celebrated in many countries around the world, with the most famous celebrations taking place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and New Orleans, Louisiana.

The word carnival is derived from the Latin phrase “carne vale,” which means “farewell to meat.” This refers to the fact that during Lent, Christians are traditionally forbidden from eating meat. Carnival is therefore a time of feasting and merrymaking before the Lenten fast begins.

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