The holiday's date is determined by the spring equinox and full moon cycle. On the Gregorian calendar (the one we use), Easter is the first Sunday after the Paschal full moon, according to Catholic ...

When is Paczki Day? Paczki Day does not fall on the same day every year because it is celebrated on Fat Tuesday, which moves ...

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is less than a month away. Here's what to know about the end of the vibrant celebration.

The Louisiana city's final celebration takes place March 4 on Fat Tuesday. The day before the ... Mardi Gras is rooted in the traditions of various cultures before the solemn season of Lent.

"It's deeper than abstaining from ice cream," said Fr. Bill Swichtenberg of St. Mary Catholic Community in Appleton.

I've enjoyed having our own mini Mardi Gras celebration at home over the years. I was raised in Mexico in a Catholic family, ...

Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his ...

Polish-American communities embrace pączki on Fat Tuesday, preserving family traditions and indulging in sweet, jelly-filled ...

better known as Fat Tuesday. Originating from French traditions, the annual carnival celebration that began in Louisiana during the 1700s has transformed into a month-long event. The festivities ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a final celebration on March 4 with a Fat ...