Events for February 17, 2026

The Name: "Shrove" comes from the word "shrive," meaning to confess sins and be absolved. Historically, it was a day for Christians to visit their church for confession before the solemn […]

The Pancakes: The tradition of eating pancakes arose from the need to use up rich, perishable ingredients—such as eggs, milk, and sugar—that were traditionally forbidden during the 40-day Lenten fast.