February 2026 is Shrove Tuesday, the traditional day for eating pancakes before the start of Lent. This is the story ...

The forgotten history of why we make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday - The ritual of eating pancakes to mark the start of Lent has been observed in Britain since around the 16th century ...

Fat Tuesday has been observed since ancient Roman times ...

Pancake Day, or Shrove Tuesday, falls one day before Lent. (Getty) With Easter on the horizon, Shrove Tuesday marks the last day of indulgence before Lent begins. For many, it's better known as ...

The day before Lent began may have involved feasting and food, but it certainly wasn't a good day for single people ...

Christ Church New Brighton brings back its long-running Shrove Tuesday pancake supper, held in the parish hall behind the historic stone church on Franklin Avenue. The evening features pancakes, ...

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday, is a day of indulgence before Lent. Learn about its traditions, colors, and the significance of King Cake.

Every Shrove Tuesday, the market town of Atherstone in Warwickshire becomes the stage for one of England’s oldest and most physical sporting traditions. The Atherstone Ball Game will return on Tuesday ...

The holiday is believed to date back to Pagan customs and traditions, but celebrations have been shared by many other cultures across thousands of years.

Christians observe Shrove Tuesday as Lent begins, with St James Church in Dundee hosting a Pancake Tuesday gathering.

Fat Tuesday, known as Mardi Gras, marks the day of celebration before Lent with feasting and parades.