Shrove Tuesday (PANCAKES!)

for 2 hours
S’hort de Can Masia
S’hort de Can Masia, This is a private home, please get in touch for directions., 07840, Spain

Shrove Tuesday, this great occasion has been celebrated in English-speaking countries and France (Mardi Gras - fat Tuesday) for a few hundred years. It always takes place 47 days before Easter Sunday and symbolises the last day of indulging in food before fasting begins on Ash Wednesday. The Pancake Day we know, and love today evolved from Anglo Saxon times, using up ingredients such as eggs, sugar and fats before Lent. Back in those days, Christians went to confession on the Tuesday and were absolved of their sins, or "shriven" hence the name Shrove Tuesday. Borrowed from an old Pagan festival, the humble pancake was introduced as a representation of the sun at the beginning of Spring.

Come and indulge yourself - Spring is on its way

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Shrove Tuesday (PANCAKES!)

for 2 hours
S’hort de Can Masia
S’hort de Can Masia, This is a private home, please get in touch for directions., 07840, Spain

Shrove Tuesday, this great occasion has been celebrated in English-speaking countries and France (Mardi Gras - fat Tuesday) for a few hundred years. It always takes place 47 days before Easter Sunday and symbolises the last day of indulging in food before fasting begins on Ash Wednesday. The Pancake Day we know, and love today evolved from Anglo Saxon times, using up ingredients such as eggs, sugar and fats before Lent. Back in those days, Christians went to confession on the Tuesday and were absolved of their sins, or "shriven" hence the name Shrove Tuesday. Borrowed from an old Pagan festival, the humble pancake was introduced as a representation of the sun at the beginning of Spring.

Come and indulge yourself - Spring is on its way

Safeguarding

The English Speaking Church on Ibiza and Formentera is committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and adults. We follow the Church of England’s House of Bishops guidance and policies, together with local Spanish laws. The Diocese of Europe’s safeguarding pages contain vital links and information including contacts for the Diocesan Safeguarding Advisor (DSA).

Keeping our community safe is a shared responsibility.

Safeguarding is an important responsibility for all churches today.

Please contact the chaplain regarding any safeguarding matters at +34 606 50 95 42

If you have immediate concerns about the safety of someone, please contact the Guardia Civil on 112.

If you are concerned that a child or adult has been harmed, or may be at risk of harm, please contact: DSA

Who to Contact - Diocese or the Chaplaincy Council at [email protected]

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