Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent Activities

 Mardi Gras, (Fat Tuesday, Pancake Day) anticipates Ash Wednesday and Lent. Although used synonymously with the Carnival ("farewell to the flesh") celebration, Mardi Gras is one day. It is also called "Shrove Tuesday." "Shrove" or "shriven" means to be purged. Here are activities for to transition from Fat Tuesday feasting into Ash Wednesday and Lent.Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday and Lent Activities for Families