The day before Lent begins is celebrated by feasts and festivals

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Whether you call it Fat Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Carnival, many Christians celebrate the day before Ash Wednesday, which is also the final day before Lent. The World’s Bianca Hillier reports on how people around the globe celebrate with treats.

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