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Give it up for Lent

28 February 2025|

With February drawing to a close, an important holiday is upon us, namely that of Pancake Day,[1] otherwise known as Shrove Tuesday and/or Mardi Gras. This day marks the end of the carnival season in Christian tradition and is a day of indulgence in preparation for Lent (unless you’re part of the Oriental Orthodox church, in which case you warm up with a pre-Lenten fast – lucky you).

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