Mardi Gras, which began as a religious holiday, has become a weeks-long celebration, one that gives millions the chance to let loose before Lent.

Each year, Paczki Day, for Fat Tuesday, is the perfect time to celebrate the Polish culture and snack on a sweet treat. It is the last day before Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.

PARMA, Ohio — Fat Tuesday doesn’t arrive until March 4, but Rudy’s Strudel and Bakery in Parma is already busy preparing for the big day -- and the popular spot just announced two new paczki ...

It will be Fat Tuesday before you know it -- and we're getting a sneak peek at the flavors you can expect this year at Rudy's Strudel and Bakery in Parma. USPS temporarily suspends accepting ...

It tasted like the perfect dessert for a Bourbon Street wedding on Fat Tuesday, and was even better when I dipped it in coffee. It may not be the most traditional New Orleans king cake you've ...

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, also known as Fat Tuesday and Pancake Day. Shrove Tuesday is the last day before the Lent season of fasting leading up to Easter. This religious holiday ...

When Is Mardi Gras 2025? This year, Mardi Gras falls on Tuesday, March 4. Also called Carnival, Mardi Gras is celebrated on Fat Tuesday each year, which always lands precisely 47 days before Easter ...

Patricia was the assistant food editor at Southern Living and worked with the Southern Living food team from 2006-2022. She contributed to articles about food, gardening, and pets.