Shrove Tuesday. The word "shrove" comes from the verb "to shrive" which is when a Christian receives absolution for their sin by way of confession and doing penance. They have "shriven" from their sins.
Shrove Tuesday in Europe often brings to a close weeks and even months of celebrations trying to slow people down and get them focused on the season of Lent. In England the week before Lent is often called "Shrovetide" and Christians are expected to go to confession in preparation for the penitential season of turning to God.
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