With Easter on the horizon, Shrove Tuesday marks the last day of indulgence before Lent begins. For many, it's better known as Pancake Day – a time to whip up batter, flip frying pans and add sweet ...

The up'ards face the down'ards in this annual traditional soccer match which takes place every Shrove Tuesday and Ash Wednesday in the English town of Ashbourne.

Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent ... So get your frying pans ready and enjoy the celebration!

However, it’s actually a Christian tradition that falls the day before Lent begins. On their website, Historic UK explains: “Shrove Tuesday, is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on ...

On their website, Historic UK explains: “Shrove Tuesday, is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent on Ash Wednesday. “Lent – the 40 days leading up to Easter – was ...

Care home residents and staff have been flipping pancakes and sharing stories for Shrove Tuesday. Woodland View care home in Colchester and Brampton Manor in Newmarket both celebrated the day with ...

"Traditionally Shrove Tuesday ... was a day of celebration and a day to use up all the good things to eat before you went into a period of Lenten fasting where you weren't allowed all of the good ...

The annual Pennsylvania Dutch celebration of Fastnacht Day falls on Shrove Tuesday and marks the end of the pre-Lenten season. Lent begins the following day, on Ash Wednesday, and is a period ...