Pancake Day: Why Do We Celebrate Shrove Tuesday And How Did It Start?
If you weren’t aware, today isn’t formally known as Pancake Day. I know, I know, it’s a day all about pancakes. However, it’s ...
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What is Shrove Tuesday and why do we eat pancakes?
Shrove Tuesday is a wonderful excuse to pile our plates high with thin crepes or thick pancakes, slathering them with a selection of sweet and savoury spreads and toppings. It's a truly joyous ...
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Pancake Tuesday: What’s the history, what does ‘shrove’ mean and what’s the significance for single people?
Celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, Pancake Tuesday is a day steeped in customs and beliefs. Also known as Shrove Tuesday, this day of feasting and celebration marks the start of Lent ...