Shrove Tuesday

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By tradition, Carnival falls on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday, when Christians begin fasting for Lent.

From Washington Post • Feb. 21, 2023

Shrove Tuesday — also known as Mardi Gras — calls for classic, buttery pancakes.

From New York Times • Feb. 21, 2023

Mardi Gras is celebrated on Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent, a period of reflection and abstinence on the Catholic calendar.

From Reuters • Jul. 20, 2022

The crepe-like pancakes are traditionally eaten in the United Kingdom on Shrove Tuesday, the start of Lent.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 1, 2022

“The answer we were looking for is Shrove Tuesday, 1497!”

From "Mr. Lemoncello's Library Olympics" by Chris Grabenstein