Traditional sacrifices include chocolate, caffeine, a diet consisting of Too Good To Go meals, or simply the joy of living.

Celebrated as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, around the world, Shrove Tuesday, or "Pancake Day," derives from the English word ...

The Inter-Livery Pancake Race in London's Guildhall Yard is a lively annual event commemorating Shrove Tuesday. Participants in quirky costumes race around the square while flipping pancakes. The race ...

One of the notable fish fries in Detroit, the parish will have only one fish fry dinner this Lenten season. A buffet-style dinner with fried cod, grilled shrimp, pierogi, baked potato, mac and cheese, ...

Every year, millions of Christians across the globe celebrate the festival of Lent. The special period is preceded by Shrove ...

LONDON — Racers dressed as a skyscraper ... such pancake races across the U.K. to mark the day before the start of Lent, the 40-day period before Easter that Christians mark with prayers ...

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The Church Mission Society (CMS) is offering a free Lent devotional series this Easter to encourage Christians to be hopeful ...

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He has also worked for The London Evening Standard ... With Ash Wednesday approaching next week, marking the start of Lent, concerns remain about whether Francis will be able to participate ...