What is pancake day all about, and why do we have pancakes on Shrove Tuesday
The day earned its name from the Christian tradition of seeking absolution before the start of Lent. Pancakes became synonymous with Shrove Tuesday as worshippers used up rich foods like eggs, milk and sugar before commencing their Lenten fast.
Is Pancake Day 2025 today? History of Shrove Tuesday and why its celebrated
It depends on the date of Easter, and therefore the date of Pancake Day, moves around with the Lunar Calendar. Easter is always on the first Sunday after the Full Moon that happens after the spring equinox. Shrove Tuesday takes place 47 days before this.
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Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is celebrated on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday. It's a day of feasting and ...
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IHOP is giving away free pancakes on Tuesday, March 4 in honor of National Pancake Day. Here's how you can get them.
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