Shrovetide

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Shrovetide is the Christian liturgical period prior to the start of Lent that begins on Shrove Sunday and ends at the close of Shrove Tuesday. The season focuses on examination of conscience and repentance before the Lenten fast. It includes, Shrove Sunday, Shrove Monday and Shrove Tuesday. During Shrovetide, Christians traditionally eat rich foods containing meat, eggs, dairy products, and alcohol, using up the ingredients as these things are not enjoyed during the 40-day fasting season of Lent. This practice continues in Eastern Christianity and among Western Christian congregations practicing the Daniel Fast.

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