Shrove Tuesday is upon us — the day before the Christian season of Lent begins. Also called Mardi Gras, this was an opportunity to throw parties and use up the foods that would be given up ...

St. Paul’s Annual Pancake/Mardi Gras Supper, Feb. 13, 5 to 7 p.m. St. Paul’s Church, 1140 King St. W. Pancakes, sausages, beverage and dessert, real Maple Syrup and butter. Tickets at the door ...

In some countries, including France, Germany and the United States, the day before the start of Lent is recognised with a celebration called Mardi Gras. Translated as meaning “Fat Tuesday” in French, ...

Why Are Pancakes Eaten on Fat Tuesday? A very popular food for Shrove Tuesday is pancakes. They are a great way to use up foods such as eggs, milk and sugar before the 40 days of Lent.

The pancakes start flowing at 4:30 p.m. up until 7 p.m. Tickets are $7 and can be purchased in advance by calling the church office at 519-948-1724 or at the door.

It's Shrove Tuesday, a day of forgiveness and feasting on pancakes. The Christian tradition takes place on a different date each year, depending on when Easter falls.

Tuesday, March 4, 2025, is Fastnacht Day, also known as Fat Tuesday, Shrove Tuesday, Mardi Gras and National Pancake Day. Traditionally, it was the last day to use up all the sugar, butter and ...

Fat Tuesday — the day after Some thoughts after Fat Tuesday, or Pancake Tuesday, Paczki Day, Super Tuesday, Super Duper Tuesday. From Michael Pollan’s excellent new book, “In Defense of Food.” ...

There will be a Fat Tuesday pancake supper at Good Hope United Methodist Church from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday. There will be pancakes, sausage and fruit. An Ash Wednesday service will be held at 6:30 ...

Shrove Tuesday, Fat Tuesday or Pancake Day; they are all names for the day before the beginning of Lent. Sacred Heart Church in Peterborough held its annual, All You Can eat Shrove Tuesday hosted ...

In 2025, Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday) is on Tuesday 4 March, falling much later than last year. Whether you find delight in crepe-style pancakes or you prefer the fluffy variations typically found ...

What is it and when does it take place? Shrove Tuesday, also commonly referred to as Pancake Day, is a celebration that’s observed the day before Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday marks the first day of ...