"This week, four holidays and one solar eclipse collided, with a rarity that felt like the festive equivalent of getting struck by lightning. President's Day kicked off on Monday and then, due to a rare calendar alignment, on Tuesday Lunar New Year and Fat Tuesday coincided, while Ramadan and Lent began Wednesday and will both continue throughout the next month."
"Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is a holiday to let the good times roll. The pre-Lent feast is celebrated with revelry and, especially in New Orleans, some of the country's most iconic dishes. This is a time for rich, decadent meats, desserts, fried snacks and other bites that, once consumed, can help prepare the mind and body for Lent's 40 days of more austere dining, restraint, repentance and reflection. Those observing Lent might avoid meat every Friday or throughout the week until Easter,"
Four holidays and a solar eclipse converged: President's Day, Lunar New Year, Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras), Ramadan and the start of Lent. Lunar New Year centers on renewal and symbolic foods such as dumplings for wealth, long noodles for longevity and whole fish or whole chicken for togetherness. Mardi Gras features rich, decadent meats, desserts and fried snacks as a final feast before Lent. Lent involves 40 days of restraint and reflection, with many avoiding meat on Fridays or during the week and instead choosing fish and satisfying vegetarian options. Local Los Angeles restaurants offered themed menus and crossover celebrations.
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