Carnival is a really festive season in France. Many schools organise parades and it is a great opportunity to dress up. Like4
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Carnaval, Mardi gras, Carême
Mardi gras (Shrove Tuesday, litteraly Fat Tuesday) is the last day before Carême (Lent) which starts on Mercredi des Cendres (Ash Wednesday). On that day, people are supposed to eat rich food before fasting, a religious ritual for Lent. Pancakes and pancake races are very popular on mardi gras in the UK. French people have their […]