What better way to celebrate Shrove Tuesday than to run with a pancake-laden skillet?
Every year, in late February in England, the last hurrah before the 40 days of Lent comes in the form of pancakes.
Historically, eggs and milk that wouldn’t keep over Lent had to be used up, so pancakes became the traditional food of the day. According to lore, back in 1445, a baker had to rush to church while her frying pan was still on the stove. She had no choice but to run there, juggling the hot pan and flipping the pancake as she went. This whimsical sprint is now recreated every Shrove Tuesday across England. AtlasObscura.com
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