Happy Mardi Gras!

Miami Mike · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:00 am

For those that can't speak French or have been in hibernation, Mardi Gras literally translates to "Fat Tuesday", Being the day before catholic lent, it's the last chance for the righteous to imbibe. and a chance for some to earn substantial beadage. :wink:

After the Saints Superbowl win, it should be quite a party this year!

ripitup555 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:08 am

Pancake Tuesday in some parts of the World Miami Mike, to do with lent as you said, don't know significance of the pancake though

Tochai · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:24 am

ripitup555 wrote:

Pancake Tuesday in some parts of the World Miami Mike, to do with lent as you said, don't know significance of the pancake though

They had to get rid of all the nice food so they made pancakes to use it all up cuz it would go off over lent.
They taught us that every year in primary school :lol:

ripitup555 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:37 am

Tochai wrote:

ripitup555 wrote:

Pancake Tuesday in some parts of the World Miami Mike, to do with lent as you said, don't know significance of the pancake though

They had to get rid of all the nice food so they made pancakes to use it all up cuz it would go off over lent.
They taught us that every year in primary school :lol:

Cheers Tochai

wtcumm00 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 10:59 am

I’m sorry I’m not up to speed……what is Lent?......Are you talking about the mythical 40 days of fasting form ancient times. Has anybody even don’t that since the 5th century…how does that relate to pancakes?.......Please don’t take the wrong way I mean no disrespect in asking the question; I am genuinely curious as I’m not Catholic and really know nothing about it… I don’t want to turn this into a religious thread of any sort but would like Lent explained to me to satisfy my curiosity…Thanks

Cheers
Bill

ripitup555 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:08 am

wtcumm00 wrote:

I’m sorry I’m not up to speed……what is Lent?......Are you talking about the mythical 40 days of fasting form ancient times. Has anybody even don’t that since the 5th century…how does that relate to pancakes?.......Please don’t take the wrong way I mean no disrespect in asking the question; I am genuinely curious as I’m not Catholic and really know nothing about it… I don’t want to turn this into a religious thread of any sort but would like Lent explained to me to satisfy my curiosity…Thanks

Cheers
Bill

Asked the pancake question myself to which tochai responded, I'm of the imbibe and beadage followers myself "hic"

Here you go wtcumm00
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk ... hrove.html

Miami Mike · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:36 am

ripitup555 wrote:

wtcumm00 wrote:

I’m sorry I’m not up to speed……what is Lent?......Are you talking about the mythical 40 days of fasting form ancient times. Has anybody even don’t that since the 5th century…how does that relate to pancakes?.......Please don’t take the wrong way I mean no disrespect in asking the question; I am genuinely curious as I’m not Catholic and really know nothing about it… I don’t want to turn this into a religious thread of any sort but would like Lent explained to me to satisfy my curiosity…Thanks

Cheers
Bill

I'm of the imbibe and beadage followers myself "hic"

http://www.mardigras.com/

wtcumm00 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:47 am

Here you go wtcumm00
http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk ... hrove.html[/quote]

Thanks ripitup555.....makes Sense to me now. Guess I need to brush up on my theology….craving pancakes now too…..

Cheers
Bill

01GT eibach · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:48 am

wtcumm00 wrote:

... Has anybody even don’t that since the 5th century? ...

Lent is "the Holy Season" and is definitely recognized by millions of Catholics in current days, which includes me. As far as fasting goes, though, it has evolved into not eating meat on Fridays and days of obligation (Ash Wed, Holy Thurs, Good Friday, and Easter). Have you ever noticed how all the fast food companies come out with a fish sandwich in Jan/Feb? It is not a coincidence ...
:wink:

ripitup555 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:53 am

Miami Mike wrote:

ripitup555 wrote:

wtcumm00 wrote:

I’m sorry I’m not up to speed……what is Lent?......Are you talking about the mythical 40 days of fasting form ancient times. Has anybody even don’t that since the 5th century…how does that relate to pancakes?.......Please don’t take the wrong way I mean no disrespect in asking the question; I am genuinely curious as I’m not Catholic and really know nothing about it… I don’t want to turn this into a religious thread of any sort but would like Lent explained to me to satisfy my curiosity…Thanks

Cheers
Bill

I'm of the imbibe and beadage followers myself "hic"

http://www.mardigras.com/

That poor Brasilian woman, her poor mother couldn't afford a longer skirt :shock:

wtcumm00 · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 11:54 am

Miami Mike wrote:

ripitup555 wrote:

wtcumm00 wrote:

I’m sorry I’m not up to speed……what is Lent?......Are you talking about the mythical 40 days of fasting form ancient times. Has anybody even don’t that since the 5th century…how does that relate to pancakes?.......Please don’t take the wrong way I mean no disrespect in asking the question; I am genuinely curious as I’m not Catholic and really know nothing about it… I don’t want to turn this into a religious thread of any sort but would like Lent explained to me to satisfy my curiosity…Thanks

Cheers
Bill

I'm of the imbibe and beadage followers myself "hic"

http://www.mardigras.com/

Thanx Mike…never knew mardi gra had anything to do with lent.. Of course how would I I did not even know what Lent was….On the lighter side I am a fan of the beads….LOL

Miami Mike · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:02 pm

United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia - Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday

Brazil - Terça-feira gorda - Fat Tuesday - the final day of Brazilian Carnival.

Greece - Apocreas, which means "from the meat" since they don't eat meat during Lent, either.

Sweden - Fettisdagen (Fat Tuesday).

USA In Catholic and French-speaking parts of the United States this day is called Mardi Gras.

Germany - "Fastnacht" (Also spelt "Fasnacht", "Fasenacht", "Fasteloven" (in the Rhine area) or "Fasching" in Bavaria.)

In France they call it Mardi Gras, which means Grease or Fat Tuesday.

In Iceland the day is known as "Sprengidagur" (Bursting day).

Has anyone seen 'Hop' today...he might be in the thick of it :wink:

Miami Mike · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 12:18 pm

Miami Mike wrote:

Has anyone seen 'Hop' today...he might be in the thick of it :wink:

His last post was yesterday...he must be getting imbibed or imbeaded too.

Bob Rayne · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 3:41 pm

Miami Mike wrote:

United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia - Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday

Brazil - Terça-feira gorda - Fat Tuesday - the final day of Brazilian Carnival.

Greece - Apocreas, which means "from the meat" since they don't eat meat during Lent, either.

Sweden - Fettisdagen (Fat Tuesday).

USA In Catholic and French-speaking parts of the United States this day is called Mardi Gras.

Germany - "Fastnacht" (Also spelt "Fasnacht", "Fasenacht", "Fasteloven" (in the Rhine area) or "Fasching" in Bavaria.)

In France they call it Mardi Gras, which means Grease or Fat Tuesday.

In Iceland the day is known as "Sprengidagur" (Bursting day).

Has anyone seen 'Hop' today...he might be in the thick of it :wink:

In Poland it is Pączki Day

Miami Mike · **Posted:** Tue Feb 16, 2010 4:33 pm

Bob Rayne wrote:

Miami Mike wrote:

United Kingdom, Ireland, and Australia - Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday

Brazil - Terça-feira gorda - Fat Tuesday - the final day of Brazilian Carnival.

Greece - Apocreas, which means "from the meat" since they don't eat meat during Lent, either.

Sweden - Fettisdagen (Fat Tuesday).

USA In Catholic and French-speaking parts of the United States this day is called Mardi Gras.

Germany - "Fastnacht" (Also spelt "Fasnacht", "Fasenacht", "Fasteloven" (in the Rhine area) or "Fasching" in Bavaria.)

In France they call it Mardi Gras, which means Grease or Fat Tuesday.

In Iceland the day is known as "Sprengidagur" (Bursting day).

Has anyone seen 'Hop' today...he might be in the thick of it :wink:

In Poland it is Pączki Day

I'll bet that a lot of 'drink' was drunk around the world today. :wink:

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