英语词汇mardi gras的起源、历史背景-英语词源词典

Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, literally “fat Tuesday” in French, takes its name from the fat ox (boeuf gras) paraded through Pa- risian streets in ancient times by mock priests at the head of the carnival procession on the day before the beginning of Lent. The fat ox was a reminder of the abstinence from meat during the coming Lenten season of fasting and prayer. Called Shrove Tuesday in England, and previously Pancake Tuesday because pancakes were traditionally served on the day before Ash Wednesday, the festival of Mardi Gras may have its origins in the old Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia once held at the same time of the year.

词汇	mardi gras
词源	Mardi Gras. Mardi Gras, literally “fat Tuesday” in French, takes its name from the fat ox (boeuf gras) paraded through Pa- risian streets in ancient times by mock priests at the head of the carnival procession on the day before the beginning of Lent. The fat ox was a reminder of the abstinence from meat during the coming Lenten season of fasting and prayer. Called Shrove Tuesday in England, and previously Pancake Tuesday because pancakes were traditionally served on the day before Ash Wednesday, the festival of Mardi Gras may have its origins in the old Roman fertility festival of Lupercalia once held at the same time of the year.
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