“I can’t believe it’s Pancake Day, it’s really crêped up on us…”
Pancake Day takes place today, Tuesday, February 21, but what is the meaning and origins of Shrove Tuesday?
Known in the religious calendar as Shrove Tuesday, Pancake Day is a traditional feasting day ahead of Lent, which is why we've come to celebrate it by tucking into pancakes.The idea is to use up all the rich, fatty foods, such as eggs, flour, salt and milk as a treat, before giving something up for the next 40 days of Lent. This mirrors Jesus Christ’s sacrifice of walking through the desert for this period of time.
Why does Pancake Day change date? The date of Pancake Day, Shrove Tuesday changes each year, as it is determined by when Easter falls. It always takes place in February or March and it is the day before Ash Wednesday.
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