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Welcome to “Spotlight on Pancake Day”
from Encyclopædia Britannica.
Tuesday 8 March is Pancake Day in the UK!
Most young children and adults look forward to and enjoy the tradition of eating pancakes on this particular day of the year. But do they know why? What exactly is Shrove Tuesday and what has it got to do with Christianity, Lent and Easter?
Well, read the Britannica article on Lent and all will become clear! Once again, we have a wordsearch, crossword and quiz to help children learn whilst having fun, and we’ve even included recipes and ideas for making some delicious pancakes!
Have fun!