Pancake lovers, rejoice! This year, Pancake Tuesday falls on February 13th, meaning we enjoy delicious pancakes for dinner the night before Valentine’s Day. For those unfamiliar, Pancake Tuesday is the traditional feast day before the start of Lent in Christian traditions. … [Read more...] about Pancakes for Dinner! Celebrating Pancake Tuesday before Valentine’s Day
Shrove Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is Feb. 21st. Why eat pancakes?
Christians celebrate Shrove Tuesday just before Lent which takes place on a different day each year leading up to Easter. This year Shrove Tuesday falls on February 21st. Shrove is the past tense of shrive, which means to confess. In the Middle Ages, this day was a time for … [Read more...] about Shrove Tuesday is Feb. 21st. Why eat pancakes?