Background
As the text explains, many people in Britain maintain the tradition of eating pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, even though it no longer has any religious significance. The tradition of giving up something pleasurable for lent has also continued, even among non-Christians. many people see it as a useful opportunity to stop eating chocolate or sweets, and so lose a bit of weight! Valentine's Day is traditionally the day for lovers when women expect their partner to buy them a special gift, send roses as a sign of love, or treat them to a meal in a restaurant. Valentine's Day is also a popular day for men to make a proposal of marriage.