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25 February 2020
Pistol Patent Day
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25 February 2020
Pancake Day
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25 February 2020
Clam Chowder Day
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25 February 2020
Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day
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25 February 2020
Shrove Tuesday
- Fat Tuesday
- Mardi Gras
- Pancake Day
- Pancake Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Day) is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is observedin English-speaking countries, especially in Ireland, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Philippines, Germany and parts of the United States. Shrove Tuesdayis linked to Easter therefore its date changes on an annual basis.
In most traditions the day is known for the eating of pancakes before the start of lent. Pancakes are eaten as they are made out of the main foods available, sugar, fat, flour and eggs, whose consumption was traditionally restricted during the ritual fasting associated with Lent.
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