Tuesday 21 February 2012

Shrove Tuesday?!?

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I am aware of many occasions' origins that we recognize throughout the year. However, there are still some that I do not understand why they exist. One, for example is today, Pancake Tuesday, Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras... It seems like just a regular Tuesday. 

What is the significance behind this day? Where did it come from? Why do we eat pancakes today? Post what you can find out in a well written, organized paragraph!