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What is "Shrove Tuesday" (Pancake Day)?
AThe first official day of the Advent season that leads up to Christmas
BThe day before Lent begins, traditionally marked by eating pancakes ✓
CA traditional Scottish winter festival celebrated each year in February
DA medieval jousting competition and sporting tournament held in town squares
Explanation
Shrove Tuesday (also called Pancake Day) is the day before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent. It was traditionally a day to use up rich foods before the Lenten fast, hence eating pancakes.
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