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What is Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day?
Correct answer
The day before Lent starts
Why
Lent is the 40 days before Easter, when Christians traditionally fast or give something up. Shrove Tuesday is the day before Lent starts, and people eat pancakes. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday.
Answer choices
- AA Scottish harvest festival
- BThe first day of spring
- CThe day after Easter
- DThe day before Lent starts