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Sorry. No Mardi gras This year

What is Shrove Tuesday? It is the day immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), which is celebrated in some countries by consuming pancakes, and in others, especially those where it is called Mardi Gras, as a carnival day. For both, it is the last day of “fat eating” or “gorging” before the fasting period of Lent.
 
Many Episcopalian traditions have come down from the Anglican Church of England. Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, as it is sometimes called in the British Isles, was the day before Lent on which all fats and cream had to be used up. What was best? Pancakes! It was celebrated with games, sports, dancing, and other revelries. The word “Shrove” comes from the old English word “shrive,” which means to “absolve.” The idea is to make a special point of self-examination, of considering repentance, and in what areas of life or spiritual growth one needs God’s help.
 
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