When does lent begin

What is Fat Tuesday?

Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is the day that precedes Ash Wednesday and the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. It is called "Fat Tuesday" because it traditionally marks the last day of indulgence and feasting before the 40 days of fasting and repentance observed during Lent.

The word "shrove" is derived from the Old English word "shrive," which means to confess one's sins and receive absolution.

Shrove Tuesday is often associated with confession and the practice of shriving, where Christians would confess their sins and seek forgiveness in preparation for the Lenten season.

In addition to Ash Wednesday, as mentioned above as the start of lent, the majority of key dates of Lent come during the week leading up to Easter Sunday which is called Holy Week or Passion Week.

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday and the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem. 

During each day of Holy Week, we remember the events of Jesus' last week of ministry on earth.  On Maundy Thursday

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