Why is Shrove Tuesday called Shrove Tuesday?

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_{The day before Lent begins is called Shrove Tuesday.}

_{'Shrove' means being forgiven for wrong-doings or sins. Shrove Tuesday is also known as Pancake Day. Long ago this was a day for feasting and having a good time. People would go to church to confess their sins and would be 'shriven' or forgiven before the start of Lent. Since rich foods such as eggs were forbidden during Lent, one way of using them up would be to make pancakes.}

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