What Is Pancake Day Pancake Day also called

What Is Pancake Day? Pancake Day, also called Shrove Tuesday, is a delicious and fun-filled day of celebration for people in lots of countries around the world. On Pancake Day, people cook and eat a feast of pancakes. Many people also take part in fun games and activities at home, at work, at school, and in the community.

When Is Pancake Day? Pancake Day is celebrated every year in February or March, on the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday signals the start of Lent (the 40 days that lead up to Easter). During Lent, some people stop eating rich food and follow a simple, healthy diet in preparation for Easter.

Where Is Pancake Day Celebrated? Pancake Day is celebrated in countries such as the U. K. , Ireland, Australia, and Canada. Many people in the USA and France celebrate Mardi Gras instead of Pancake Day. In Brazil, Spain, and Italy, they celebrate the last day of Carnival instead of Pancake Day. A Mardi Gras parade

What Types of Pancakes Do People Eat on Pancake Day? Pancake Day pancakes are thin (like French crepes), not thick and fluffy like American pancakes. They are most commonly topped with sugar and lemon juice. People traditionally eat pancakes to use up all of the butter and eggs in their house, in preparation for the start of Lent (Ash Wednesday), which begins the next day.

What Else Do People Do on Pancake Day? Pancake Day is not just a day for eating lots of pancakes; it is a day for people to have lots of fun, tossing pancakes as high they can and having pancake races with their pancake pans!

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