A History of Shrove Tuesday and Zydeco Music
In the Christian tradition, the day before Ash Wednesday—which marks the beginning of Lent—is called Shrove Tuesday. The word “shrove” is derived from the verb “to shrive” which means to pronounce absolution after the confession of one’s sins. Other names that are popular to describe the day before Ash Wednesday are “Carnival” (meaning “farewell to … READ MORE…
