The term Shrove Tuesday means something similar, but comes from the British Commonwealth and is sometimes also called “pancake day.” This is because Lent involved fasting, so ahead of that fast, people would feast to prepare especially with the food they might not be able to eat during their fast. The word shrove actually comes from shrive in reference to confessing sins ahead of Lent, according to Britannica. Typically, only those who are Catholic participate in confession or what’s sometimes also called reconciliation. The practice is meant to help those shed their sins and be forgiven by God.While some people eat pancakes, the traditional King Cake is eaten in New Orleans and is only available during Mardi Gras season.
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