How do Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday relate to Lent?

Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent. Since Lent was traditionally a time of fasting, the day before it began was always a feast day. People had to use up eggs, butter, and other perishables that would not last through the Lenten season, and Shrove Tuesday was celebrated with many traditional and tasty baked goods - including of course, pancakes.

The next day, Ash Wednesday, was the official beginning of Lent. After prayer, people would have their foreheads marked with ashes as a sign of their repentance and humility. In some counties of the world Shrove Tuesday is called "Mardi Gras", which is French for "Fat Tuesday".

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