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trryan5
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My approach is to ignore the seedier side of Mardi Gras and focus on what it means to a true Catholic. While Lent is a time of repentance and fast, the rest of the year is a time to appreciate the beauty of the world God has given us, and that we can enjoy through the sacrifice of our Lord. Having a pleasant feast (as opposed to a debauchery) before Lent start helps us to appreciate how lucky we are, and opens our eyes to what we lose through sin.
I grew up in California where Mardi Gras is unknown, but after hearing of it from southern friends, my wife and I now make a fancy dinner and king cake every year. When our daughter grows older, we’ll make it a bit more of a party, and use it to help teach her about the meaning of Lent. If we ever take her to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, we’ll follow the advice of some of the other posters and avoid Bourbon Street.
I grew up in California where Mardi Gras is unknown, but after hearing of it from southern friends, my wife and I now make a fancy dinner and king cake every year. When our daughter grows older, we’ll make it a bit more of a party, and use it to help teach her about the meaning of Lent. If we ever take her to New Orleans for Mardi Gras, we’ll follow the advice of some of the other posters and avoid Bourbon Street.