Lent, a period of fasting and prayer in the Christian faith, is an important part of the Easter holiday. The day before Lent is called Shrove Tuesday. Around the world it is also known as Pancake Day, Fat Tuesday, and Mardi Gras.
Shrove Tuesday is a day when many people eat foods that will not be allowed during Lent. These foods commonly include sugar, fat, and eggs. These ingredients are of course one of the reasons' it is called Pancake Tuesday in the UK. In other countries they celebrate with other baked goods. The day after Shrove Tuesday is Ash Wednesday and the first day of Lent.
Teaching Shrove Tuesday
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