When is Shrove Tuesday in the United States?
When is Shrove Tuesday in the United States? Join Britannica's Publishing Partner Program and our community of experts to gain a global audience for your work! Shrove Tuesday, the day immediately preceding Ash Wednesday (the beginning of Lent in Western churches). It occurs between February 2 and March 9, depending on the date of Easter. When do people confess their sins on Shrove Tuesday? It occurs between February 2 and March 9, depending on the date of Easter. Shrove, derived from shrive, refers to the confession of sins as a preparation for Lent, a usual practice in Europe in the...