Pancake Day/Shrove Tuesday - EYFS/Early Years activities, Displays and ideas
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About ‘Pancake Day’/’Shrove Tuesday’
Pancake Day, also known as Shrove Tuesday, is a traditional feast day in the UK and other Christian countries, celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent.
Why Pancakes?
Shrove Tuesday was historically a day for Christians to use up rich foods like eggs, milk, and sugar before the 40 days of fasting during Lent. Pancakes were a simple and delicious way to do this, and the tradition has continued ever since.
How is it Celebrated?
Pancake-making and eating – Families and communities make and enjoy pancakes with toppings like lemon and sugar, chocolate spread, or syrup.
Pancake races – A quirky tradition in which people run while flipping pancakes in a frying pan, often wearing aprons and chef’s hats. The Olney Pancake Race in Buckinghamshire is one of the most famous.
Shrovetide football – In some towns, historic football games take place, such as the Royal Shrovetide Football Match in Ashbourne.
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