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Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
Phone: 513-861-1295
Pastor: Rev. Todd Grogan
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Celebrating Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Day Around the World
In many countries, such as England, Shrove Tuesday/Mardi Gras is called "Pancake Day", because of the tradition of eating pancakes on this day.  Shrove Tuesday Pancake Day Races, which originated in England, are even held now in some U.S. cities on Shrove Tuesday.

*To watch a video of the 2008 Olney Pancake Race, click here.
*To find out more about Pancake Tuesday in Ireland, click here.

In Poland, they celebrate Tlusty Czwartek (Fat Thursday, the Thursday before Lent). They call this day Paczki Day, because of the type of pastry they eat on this day.  Several local businesses sell Paczki close to Shrove Tuesday. 

*Click here to find out more about Paczki Day.
*Click here for traditional Paczki recipes.