shrovetide

• Período imediatamente anterior à Quaresma, tradicionalmente marcado por festas e banquetes antes do início do jejum. No Brasil, corresponde ao período do Carnaval.

A noun referring to the period immediately preceding Lent, traditionally a time of celebration and feasting before the fasting season begins.

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   The three days immediately before the start of Lent, traditionally a time for confession and celebration before the fasting period.

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   • Shrovetide is observed with feasts and carnivals in many cultures.
   • During Shrovetide, people often eat rich foods before the Lenten fast.
   • The village holds a traditional pancake race during Shrovetide.