Shrove Monday, celebrated on the Monday before Ash Wednesday, marks the beginning of the Lent season for many Christians. Shrove Monday, also known as Collop Monday, after the traditional breakfast meal eaten on the day. Collops are strips of leftover meat - usually bacon. The meat is eaten along with eggs.
Shrove Monday and Mardi Gras (also known as Shrove Tuesday) are preparatory days for the Lenten period that commences on Ash Wednesday.
The concept of preparation that underlies Shrove Monday and Mardi Gras is similar to the passover preparations practiced by observant Jews. I will explore more of this connection tomorrow on Mardi Gras.
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