Mardi Gras
New Orleans, Louisiana
postmarked in 2009 with a 27 cent 'Papaya' stamp
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Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", referring to the practice of the last night of eating richer, fatty foods before the ritual fasting of the Lenten season, which begins on Ash Wednesday. Related popular practices are associated with celebrations before the fasting and religious obligations associated with the season of Lent. Popular practices include wearing masks and costumes, dancing, sports competitions, parades, etc.
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