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 ...

"Children would go 'Shroving' or 'Lent-crocking' on Shrove Tuesday or the night before, knocking on their neighbours’ doors and singing [songs asking for pancakes, bacon or cheese]. "Sometimes ...

This year, 4 March is Shrove Tuesday - otherwise known as Pancake Day. Shrove Tuesday is a Christian festival marked all over the world but in the UK, Ireland, Canada and Australia it's often ...

It does not necessarily reflect the view of The Herald. On Shrove Tuesday, we’re reliving memories of what is commonly called Pancake Day – and proving our skills with a pan. The day is the ...

Pancake Day 2025: Why Do We Eat Pancakes on Shrove Tuesday? What’s the Story Behind Shrove Tuesday? Shrove Tuesday is the last day before Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and reflection observed ...

I know, I know, it’s a day all about pancakes. However, it’s actually a Christian tradition that falls the day before Lent begins. On their website, Historic UK explains: “Shrove Tuesday, is the ...

The sun came out in Wiltshire this week and the county has welcomed rare wildlife and also pancakes and spring re-openings. The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Wiltshire Council have ...

I know, I know, it’s a day all about pancakes. However, it’s actually a Christian tradition that falls the day before Lent begins. On their website, Historic UK explains: “Shrove Tuesday ...

Racers dressed as a skyscraper, beekeeper and a chest of drawers were among dozens of runners zipping around a central London square with a frying pan in hand to celebrate Shrove Tuesday, or “Pancake ...

In 2025, Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday) is on Tuesday 4 March, falling much later than last year. Whether you find delight in crepe-style pancakes or you prefer the fluffy variations typically ...