Re: Name for someone who doesn't celebrate today



On 28 Feb 2006 20:43:21 GMT, "Default User" <defaultuserbr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Stewart Gordon wrote:

Most of us have probably heard the term "scrooge" used to refer to
somebody who doesn't celebrate or doesn't enjoy Christmas.

Does anyone know of a corresponding term for somebody who doesn't
celebrate pancake day? They seem to be too common....

What the hell is "pancake day"?

Mardi Gras.


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