Why were pancakes traditionally made on Shrove Tuesday?

ATo celebrate the birth of Jesus
BTo use up food before fastingRight answer
CTo be a symbol of new life
DTo mark the start of winter

Answer: To use up food before fasting

Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, is the day before Lent. Pancakes used up foods like eggs, fat and milk before the fasting period began. Chocolate eggs stand for new life at Easter.

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