Pancake Day or Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of the Christian festival of Lent. Lent is traditionally a time for fasting, and Pancake Day is a good way to use up foods that were given up for Lent e.g. eggs and butter. Today people are more likely to give [...]
Valentine's Day Traditions In the UK on the 14th February, many people will be showing their love for each other by sending Valentine cards, chocolates and flowers. Some people will write a poem or a love letter for their loved one. The British Library holds the oldest known Valentine’s message written in English. It was [...]
