The tradition of Pancake Week, also known as Shrove Week, dates back to the Middle Ages, particularly in England. It was originally a way for Christians to use up rich ingredients like eggs, milk, and sugar before the fasting period of Lent. The specific timing varies each year, as it precedes Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent. The celebration typically involves making and consuming pancakes, symbolizing a final feast before the fasting season.
Because everybody likes pancakkes :]
Pancake Day, also called Shrove Tuesday, always falls on a Tuesday, the day before Ash Wednesday (which is the beginning of Lent and the seventh Wednesday before Easter).
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The tradition of celebrating Christmas began in the 4th century AD.
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, falls on the day before Ash Wednesday. In 2006, Ash Wednesday was on March 1, so Pancake Day was on February 28, 2006. This day was a Tuesday.
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· pasta · pancake · pizza · pork chop · porridge · pot roast
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The tradition of making a pinky promise is believed to have originated in Japan in the 16th century.
It may begin on any day