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Shrove TuesdayOtherwise known as Pancake Day, Pancake Tuesday, Mardi Gras or Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday is traditionally a day of penitence; but more often an excuse to scoff loads of pancakes! Sandwiched between Collop Monday and Ash Wednesday, Shrove Tuesday represents the final day before the Christian period of abstinence – called Lent – that lasts 40 days, in replication of Jesus’ time spent fasting in the wilderness. Chinese New Year 2010Chinese New Year is celebrated in every country where there is a large Chinese population; when the streets of many cities are filled with colourful processions, acrobats, lion and dragon dances, red lanterns and dancing, accompanied by a cacophony of drums and firecrackers. In 2010 New Year’s Eve – traditionally known as Chuxi – falls on the 14th February and signals the start of the longest Chinese holiday, lasting fifteen days; at this time Chinese families across the world will reunite for parties, present giving and feasts, to herald in the Year of the Tiger. |
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