Feb 28th, 2017 , 6.38pm.
The last day of February dawned with clear blue skies and a nice bright sun. It also happened to be Shrove or pancake Tuesday. Shrove is derived from the word Shrive meaning 'absolution of sin. It is also called Fat Tuesday because we use up the fatty foods before the season of lent. The actual tradition of mixing up the ingredients for pancakes is said to be a pagan ritual. Some beg to differ and say that it is a Christian tradition with each ingredient representing the 4 aspects of Christian faith.
As the light dims the birds can be heard chirping on their way home.A peace must gradually descend on the land but the bright city lights will shine late into the night.
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