THE last day of indulgence before Christians traditionally move into a 40-day period of abstinence that marks the lead up to Easter was a sweet one for many.
More than 100 district residents enjoyed sweet and savoury pancakes at the Cohuna Anglican Church to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.
Shrove Tuesday takes its name from the word “shrive”, meaning to confess and seek absolution.
And, many confessed this week to eating a feast of the morning delights, topped with jam, cream, syrup
In many parts of the world, it is also known as Pancake Tuesday, a tradition borne out of households cooking pancakes the day before Lent begins.
Fats, eggs and milky foods once counted among the items observant Christians wouldn’t eat during Lent. Pancakes were a dish that could use up all these items – just add flour.
Last year 1400 pancakes were flipped and $2260 was raised in Cohuna, with $450 each distributed to Anglican Board of Mission projects, including Youth Engagement in Australia, Village Saving in Kenya, Water Sanitation in Vanuatu and Burma and Clergy Workshops in Papua New Guinea.
A fashion parade was held following the morning tea, featuring a range of items for sale at the Anglican Church Opportunity Shop, located at the corner of King Edward and Cullen Streets.
Anglican priest, Fr Simon Robinson led giving thanks for the pre-Lent feast.
“Dear Lord, we give you thanks for these pancakes we are about to receive, for those who made them in love and for the opportunity to enjoy ourselves amongst friends in a safe and happy atmosphere,” he said.
