Have you had your pancakes?
What is your favourite filling or topping for your pancake?
Do you know why we have 'Pancake Day'?
The Tuesday before Lent is known as Pancake Day (shrove Tuesday). On that day it is traditional to eat pancakes.
The origin of pancakes arose from Christians who observed Lent and wanted to use up all the rich foods in their cupboards before lent. During Lent eggs, sugar and butter were not allowed so these ingredients were used to make pancakes.
Today everyone celebrates 'Pancake Day' regardless of their religion.
Interesting fact!
The worlds biggest pancake was cooked in Rochdale in 1994, it was an amazing 15 metres in diameter, weighed three tonnes and had an estimated two million calories!
In other parts of the world, Shrove Tuesday is marked by quite different celebrations. In New Orleans, for example, it's celebrated with the Mardi Gras, and in Rio de Janeiro with the equally raucous carnival.
Oh well, at least we have pancakes! Enjoy!
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