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    Pancake Day: What is Shrove Tuesday and when is it celebrated?

    by Sabrina Barr Feb 12, 2024 3 minutes
    Source: Unsplash/nikldn

    Get your eggs, butter, sugar and lemon juice at the ready, for Pancake Day is here.

    In 2024, Pancake Day (or Shrove Tuesday) will fall on Tuesday 13 February, around a week earlier than last year.

    Whether you find delight in crepe-style pancakes or you prefer the fluffy variations typically found in Scotland and the US, Pancake Day is an annual celebration enjoyed by many across the world in the lead up to the Christian festival of Easter.

    From its religious significance to delicious

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