Shrove Tuesday and Lent Traditions

The video explains Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Day, which marks the start of Lent, a Christian period of sacrifice. Traditionally, people gave up items like eggs, flour, and milk for Lent, which are also the main ingredients for pancakes. This led to the tradition of making pancakes on Shrove Tuesday. The video concludes with a discussion on choosing the best pancake toppings.

What is another name for Shrove Tuesday?

• Easter Sunday

• Pancake Day

• Christmas Eve

• Good Friday

What event does Shrove Tuesday mark the beginning of?

• Advent

• Lent

• Christmas

• Epiphany

Which of the following is NOT a common item people give up for Lent?

• Chocolate

• Crisps

• Eggs

• Bread

Why did families traditionally make pancakes on Shrove Tuesday?

• To celebrate Easter

• To use up ingredients before Lent

• To welcome spring

• To prepare for a feast

What are the main ingredients of pancakes mentioned in the video?

• Sugar, butter, and milk

• Eggs, sugar, and butter

• Eggs, flour, and milk

• Flour, water, and salt