The British History Podcast

Bonus Episode: Shrove Tuesday

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Feb 25, 2020
Exploring the significance of Shrove Tuesday and the beginning of Lent. The connection between Lent, Shrove Tuesday, and Carnival. The difference between Mardi Gras and Shrove Tuesday in the UK. The origins of Shrove Tuesday and the tradition of pancake making.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
The Meaning of Lent and the Origins of Carnival
02:18 • 3min
3
The Difference Between Mardi Gras and Shrove Tuesday in the UK
05:19 • 2min
4
The Origins of Shrove Tuesday and the Pancake Race
07:00 • 4min