Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a traditional Christian holiday celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.
The holiday's origins date back to the Medieval times when people used to eat pancakes as a way to use up ingredients like sugar, butter, and eggs that were traditionally avoided during the Lenten fast.
Today, Pancake Day is celebrated all over the world with pancake races, festivals, bake-offs and other fun events.
Here are some fun ways to celebrate Pancake Day:
- Have a pancake breakfast or brunch - Enjoy pancakes in a variety of flavours and toppings.
- Hold a pancake race - Have a race where your guests/ family flip pancakes in a frying pan and see who can reach the finish line first.
- Try International pancakes - Experiment with different styles of pancakes from around the world, like crepes from France or American-style pancakes.
- Have a Pancake decorating contest - Let your creativity shine by decorating pancakes with unique toppings and designs.
- Have a Pancake flipping contest - Compete to see who can eat the most pancakes in a set amount of time.
- Have a pancake-themed dinner - Enjoy a full meal of pancakes, including savoury options like cheese and ham.
- Organise a pancake sale - Raise money for a good cause by selling homemade pancakes.