Seems like this should have been part of so-called “Fat Tuesday.” Some folks won’t be eating delicious pancakes for a few more weeks.
Since flapjacks are high in carb calories, it will do them good!....................
Absolutely correct on the cultural & religious connection to Shrove Tuesday:
(From the Wikipedia article on Shrove Tuesday) - “Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday or Pancake Day) is the final day of Shrovetide, which marks the end of the pre-Lenten season. Lent begins the following day with Ash Wednesday. Shrove Tuesday is observed in many Christian countries through participating in confession, the ritual burning of the previous year’s Holy Week palms, finalizing one’s Lenten sacrifice, as well as eating pancakes and other sweets.[2][3]“