SHROVE TUESDAY

Pancake Day is originally called Shrove Tuesday,

but what does ‘shrove’ mean?

• ‘Fat’ in Old English

• Careful or prudent

• Absolution of sins

• ‘Batter’ in Old English

Shrove Tuesday is related to the period called LENT that is:

• An annual season of fasting and penitence in preparation for Easter

• The time between Easter and Christmas

• The 30 days in preparation for Easter

• The lentil eating season

What is NOT right about the date of Shrove Tuesday?

• It is always celebrated on Tuesday.

• It is always celebrated in February.

• 
  It is always celebrated before Ash Wednesday.

• It is always celebrated before the start of Lent.

Why were PANCAKES traditionally eaten on Shrove Tuesday?

• Because Jesus ate pancakes before his fast

• Because eggs are symbolic of Easter

• To ward off the devil before Lent begins

• To use up eggs, fat and other food kept in pantries before Lent begins

Apart from eating pancakes, what is another tradition this day?

• Pancake race

• Cooking contest

• Praying

• Eating lentils

Pancake Day is known as MARDI GRAS in French. What does Mardi Gras translate into English as?

• Fasting Eve

• Funny Tuesday

• Fat Tuesday

• Grass Day

The very first pancake race (when runners must toss pancakes as they race) took place in the village of Olney, Buckinghamshire, in which year?

• 1245

• 1445

• 1645

• 1845

The record for the most pancake tosses in one minute is held by Australian Brad Jolly. How many pancake tosses did he manage in 60 seconds?

• 30

• 60

• 120

• 140

Lots of cities around the world celebrate Mardi Gras with vibrant street parties featuring live bands, colourful parades, and elaborate fancy-dress costumes!

Where does the largest and most famous celebration take place in the USA?

• Miami

• New York

• New Orleans

• Rio de Janeiro

Which ingredient is NOT used to make pancake dough?

• EGG

• FLOUR

• SALT

• SUGAR