Mick reminded us that Mardi Gras means. I still wonder how people can have Mardis Gras on a Saturday. Phil O'Rourke Australia Mardi (Tuesday) Gras (Fat) This is the day before the Fast of Lent starting on Ash Wednesday. During this day they used to have a big "Pig Out" and eat themselves silly before the fast. This was the origin of Mardi Gras