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text='''Mardi Gras''', or '''Fat Tuesday''', refers to events of the [[Carnival]] celebration, beginning on or after the Christian feasts of the [[Epiphany (holiday)|Epiphany]] (Three Kings Day) and culminating on the day before [[Ash Wednesday]], which is the beginning of [[Lent]]. {{lang|fr|Mardi Gras}} is [[French language|French]] for "Fat Tuesday," reflecting the practice of the last night of eating rich, fatty foods before the ritual [[Lenten sacrifice]]s and [[fasting]] of the [[Lent]]en season. This tradition is traced back to [[medieval]] [[Christian]] times in [[Europe]].
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text=The '''Grammy Awards''' or the '''Grammys''', are awards presented by [[the Recording Academy]] of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the [[music industry]]. The trophy depicts a gilded [[Phonograph|gramophone]]. The Grammys are considered one of the [[EGOT|four major annual American entertainment awards]], alongside the [[Academy Awards]] (for [[film]]s), the [[Emmy Award]]s (for [[television]]), and the [[Tony Award]]s (for theater). Although the Grammys have received significant criticism, they are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the music industry worldwide.
 
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Latest revision as of 19:51, 20 February 2023

Featured Article: Grammy Awards

Grammy Award trophies
The Grammy Awards or the Grammys, are awards presented by the Recording Academy of the United States to recognize "outstanding" achievements in the music industry. The trophy depicts a gilded gramophone. The Grammys are considered one of the four major annual American entertainment awards, alongside the Academy Awards (for films), the Emmy Awards (for television), and the Tony Awards (for theater). Although the Grammys have received significant criticism, they are regarded by many as the most prestigious, significant awards in the music industry worldwide.