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It was Pancake Day on Tuesday. But why do we call it Shrove Tuesday? And when is Easter?

Shrove Tuesday is much more than an excuse to indulge in pancakes. (Adobe Stock)

Have you been seeing a lot of talk about pancakes lately? 

That might have something to do with pancake day being Tuesday, February 21 — a day that some followers of the Christian faith refer to as Shrove Tuesday. 

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