shrove tuesday in English

noun
1
the day before Ash Wednesday. Though named for its former religious significance, it is chiefly marked by feasting and celebration, which traditionally preceded the observance of the Lenten fast.
Today, Tuesday, February 8th is Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day as it is often referred to.

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1. Collop Monday By Seb Reilly Day before Shrove Tuesday

2. Collop Monday is always the day before Shrove Tuesday and is not widely observed

3. There is a long-standing tradition for suspending the use of Alleluia from Shrove Tuesday which is the day before Ash Wednesday until Easter Vigil.

4. Beef Collops for Collop Monday - An easy and delectable historical recipe that would have been served on Collop Monday, in the week preceding Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday

5. Two days before Lent, and the day before Shrove Tuesday, is Collop Monday.As Lent represents the fast Jesus undertook in the desert and is acknowledged by the giving up of luxuries such as meats, fats, creams, and eggs, these items would traditionally be consumed in the days leading up to Ash Wednesday, which is the first day of Lent.