A.D. 1956 Shrovetide

Sunday, January 29

• The Third Sunday before Lent (Septuagesima Sunday)

Monday, January 30

• The Monday After Septuagesima Sunday

Tuesday, January 31

• The Tueday After Septuagesima Sunday

Wednesday, February 1

• The Wednesday After Septuagesima Sunday
• Eve of the Purification of Saint Mary

Friday, February 3

• The Friday After Septuagesima Sunday
• Blasius, an Armenian Bishop and Martyr

Saturday, February 4

• The Saturday After Septuagesima Sunday

Sunday, February 5

• The Second Sunday before Lent (Sexagesima Sunday)
• Agatha, a Sicilian Virgin and Martyr

Monday, February 6

• The Monday After Sexagesima Sunday

Tuesday, February 7

• The Tueday After Sexagesima Sunday

Wednesday, February 8

• The Wednesday After Sexagesima Sunday

Thursday, February 9

• The Thursday After Sexagesima Sunday

Friday, February 10

• The Friday After Sexagesima Sunday

Saturday, February 11

• The Saturday After Sexagesima Sunday

Sunday, February 12

• The Next Sunday before Lent (Quinquagesima Sunday)

Monday, February 13

• The Monday After Quinquagesima Sunday

Tuesday, February 14

• Shrove Tuesday (Mardi Gras)
• Valentine, Bishop and Martyr