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Ash Wednesday (First Day of Lent): The custom of dispensing ashes comes from "for dust thou are, unto dust shall thou return." (Geneis 3:19)
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Fastnacht: The German celebration of Mardi Gras, Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Tuesday (the last day before Lent.)
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Lent: Lent was established as 40 days in approximately 600AD. The name comes from words meaning spring and long, referring to the 40 days until Spring.
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Mardi Gras: The French and Southern United States day of celebration on the last day before Lent.
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Pancake Tuesday (or Pancake Day) is the English version of Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday when thin, flat pancakes are cooked and eaten.
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Shrove Tuesday: The name comes from the custom of making confessions and receiving forgiveness on the last day before Lent which was known as being shriven.
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