Celebrated as Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, around the world, Shrove Tuesday, or "Pancake Day," derives from the English word ...
Traditional sacrifices include chocolate, caffeine, a diet consisting of Too Good To Go meals, or simply the joy of living.
When does Lent finish, and why do Christians give things up for it? - The season comes straight after Shrove Tuesday, which ...
The Inter-Livery Pancake Race in London's Guildhall Yard is a lively annual event commemorating Shrove Tuesday. Participants in quirky costumes race around the square while flipping pancakes. The race ...
A reflective service of night prayer for the third Sunday in Lent, from the Church of St Anne and St Agnes, Gresham Street, London. With words and music for the end of the day, including works by Byrd ...
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...
textiles and furnishings since 1874 in London. Courtesy of Watts and Co. (photo: Courtesy of Watts and Co.) Jack Figge Features March 4, 2025 For 40 days every Lenten season, purple linens adorn ...