Church marks Shrove Tuesday

From: Charleston Daily Mail | Date: February 9, 2005| Author: Tom Hindman | Copyright information

Shrove Tuesday, or Pancake Day, heralds the beginning of Lent. According to historical lore, on this day there were feasts of pancakes to use up the supplies of fat, butter and eggs - foods that were forbidden during...

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