Pancakes made from rich ingredients are traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday before the abstinence period of Lent. Unsplash
Pancakes made from rich ingredients are traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday before the abstinence period of Lent. Unsplash

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Pancake Day 2023: Why do we eat them - and what is Shrove Tuesday?

The annual occasion falls the day before Lent begins

Evelyn Lau
Evelyn Lau

February 20, 2023

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