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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
Whether called Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday is celebrated around the world as a last chance to enjoy decadent food and party before the Lenten fast begins.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the last day to indulge in sweets and rich foods before Lent begins.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday and the last day of Carnival, the website said.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Shrove Tuesday is an invitation to prepare for Lent and reflect on one's life.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The other National Pancake Day coincides with the end of Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, which marks the start of the Lenten season.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The church will also host a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Feb. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. Pancakes, fruit, sausages and more will be available for the celebration before the season of Lent begins.
—Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
Pancakes are popular foods for Shrove Tuesday because they are made with fatty ingredients that people are supposed to stay away from during Lent.
—Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
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Chris Sims, IndyStar, 10 Feb. 2026
Whether called Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday is celebrated around the world as a last chance to enjoy decadent food and party before the Lenten fast begins.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the last day to indulge in sweets and rich foods before Lent begins.
—Elaine Rewolinski, jsonline.com, 6 Feb. 2026
Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the day before Ash Wednesday and the last day of Carnival, the website said.
—Elissa Jorgensen, Dallas Morning News, 14 Jan. 2026
Shrove Tuesday is an invitation to prepare for Lent and reflect on one's life.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 8 Jan. 2026
The other National Pancake Day coincides with the end of Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, which marks the start of the Lenten season.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
The church will also host a Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper on Feb. 13, from 5 to 7 p.m. Pancakes, fruit, sausages and more will be available for the celebration before the season of Lent begins.
—Tracy Trobridge, Baltimore Sun, 1 Feb. 2024
Pancakes are popular foods for Shrove Tuesday because they are made with fatty ingredients that people are supposed to stay away from during Lent.
—Cameron Jenkins, Good Housekeeping, 24 Jan. 2023
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Shrove Tuesday
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: the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday
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