Mardi Gras , also called
Shrove Tuesday, or
Fat Tuesday, in
English, refers to events of the
Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the
Epiphany (Three King's Day) and culminating on the day before
Ash Wednesday. is
French for "Fat Tuesday", reflecting the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the
Lenten season.