Shrove Tuesday

Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake day) is the day preceding Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Shrove Tuesday is observed mainly in English speaking countries, especially Ireland, the United Kingdom, Australia and New Zealand and Canada but is also observed in Philippines and Germany. Shrove Tuesday is linked to Easter, so its date changes on an annual basis. In most Traditions the day is known for the eating of pancakes before the start of lent. Pancakes are eaten as they are made out of main foods available, sugar, fat, flour and eggs, whose comsumption was traditionally restricted during the ritual fasting associated with lent. In the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand and Canada Shrove Tuesday is commonly known as Pancake Day or Pancake Tuesday due to the Tradition of eating pancakes on the day. This tradition comes from a time where any rich foods were eaten in the day before Lent, and fasting, begins. Margaret at Banff day services is making sweet and sour pancakes for Shrove Tuesday.