Shrove Tuesday (also known as Pancake Tuesday and Pancake Day) Shrove Tuesday is determined by Easter; its date changes annually. It is a public holiday in some parts of the United States, but not in the United Kingdom, Canada or Australia although there are many festivities related to this holiday on the day.
Shrove Tuesday was traditionally a time to use up all the milk, butter and eggs left in the kitchen. These ingredients were often used to make pancakes, which is why the English call it Pancake Day.
Pancake Tuesday is symbolized by pancakes, which are made from ingredients traditionally restricted during Lent, such as eggs and milk.