Shrove Tuesday

The paragraph below is taken from the internet. It is a great explantion of Shrove Tuesday! There were no pancake races on Tuesday, but an abundance of pancakes and sausages which were enjoyed by everyone. Thank you cooks and helpers!

Fat Tuesday is a feast before fasting for the Lenten season begin. The concept is to make it easier to fully engage in Lent and experience spiritual growth. Fat Tuesday actually comes from its traditional name, Shrove Tuesday − where “shrove” means to give absolution to be forgiven.