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Welcome
to a special bonus episode of Saturday Cappuccino with the Saints and this week
right in time for Mardi Gras!
This
episode uncovers the ancient rhythms and global traditions behind Shrove
Tuesday and Mardi Gras—the final, electrifying threshold before Lent. From
medieval confession and pancake feasts to the burning of the palms, the Burying
of the Alleluia, and the last joyful shout before the fast.
We
will trace how Christian ritual, folk celebration, and cultural identity
collide on this extraordinary day. Travel from the quiet symbolism of Shrove
Tuesday rites to the thunderous parades of New Orleans, the artistry of the
Mardi Gras Indians, the masked krewes rolling through the Crescent City, and
the worldwide Carnival traditions of Rio, Nice, and beyond. Blending historical
research, liturgical symbolism, we will uncover how one day became a global
festival of transformation, memory, and meaning. So, get your beads on, your drink of choice
ready and join in the last blowout before Lent arrives as we embark on our
amazing journey from Feast to Fast!
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