1) February observance 2) Short story by Anton Chekhov
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Shrove Tuesday (widely known as Pancake Day) is a day in February or March, preceding Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent), which is celebrated in many countries by consuming pancakes. Shrove Tuesday, a moveable feast, is determined by Easter. The expression `Shrove Tuesday` comes from the word shrive, meaning `confess`. Shrove Tuesday is obs...
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The last day before Lent and the opportunity to use up remaining dairy products
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the day immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent in the Christian churches in the West). It occurs between February 2 and March 9, ... [2 related articles]
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In the Christian calendar, the day before the beginning of
Lent (
Ash Wednesday). It is also known as Mardi Gras...
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In the Christian calendar, the day before the beginning of Lent (Ash Wednesday). It is also known as Mardi Gras. In the UK, Shrove Tuesday is known as Pancake Day, when people eat pancakes made from eggs and flour. It used to be the custom to empty the cupboards of any rich food and feast upon it before the Lenten fast
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