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Shrove Tuesday
17 February
Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, is a Christian tradition marking the final day of indulgence before the 40-day fasting season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. Historically, it was a practical way to use up rich pantry staples like eggs, milk, and sugar. It is celebrated with pancake eating and, in Britain, lively, traditional pancake-flipping races.