Topic Tuesday - Pancake Day 04/03

What is Shrove Tuesday?

• A day to celebrate pancakes

• An important day in the Christian calendar

• A day to start Easter celebrations

• A day to exchange gifts

Why do people eat pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?

• Because they are a traditional breakfast

• To use up certain foods before Lent

• Because they are easy to make

• To celebrate the end of Lent

When is Pancake Day?

• 47 days before Easter

• The first Sunday of March

• On February 14th

• On March 1st

How is Pancake Day celebrated in the UK?

• With street parades

• With pancake races

• By eating crepes

• By making wishes while flipping pancakes

What is Pancake Day called in France?

• Carnival

• Fat Tuesday

• Pancake Day

• Shrove Tuesday

What is a common celebration in Spain, Portugal, and Italy on Pancake Day?

• Pancake races

• Making wishes while flipping pancakes

• Street parades and costumes

• Eating 52 million eggs

What is a fun fact about Pancake Day in the UK?

• People make a wish while flipping pancakes

• The biggest pancake was 49 ft long

• People eat around 52 million eggs

• People celebrate with street parades

What happens if you catch a pancake in the pan in France?

• You start Lent early

• You win a prize

• Your wish might come true

• You have to make another pancake