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Every February, many Americans engage in Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday) celebrations. Londoners enjoy similar festivities, but they call it Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday). In both cultures, this celebration marks the final day of indulging sweets and meats before 40 days of fasting. So instead of getting crazy on Bourbon Street in New Orleans, make your way to the UK, rent your own London accommodation and celebrate Pancake Day like a true Londoner. The celebration is held on Tuesday, 24 February.
London Accommodation 3-bedroom rental in Islington (LN-500)
In order to celebrate Pancake Day, you will need rich ingredients such as eggs, milk and sugar. Only buy them in small amounts, as you are to use them all up by the end of the day. A traditional pancake is a little thicker than a French crepe and can be served with a sweet topping such as maple syrup, Nutella or sugar with lemon. Once you have cooked up and devoured these tasty treats in your London apartment, it’s time to get out about London town and celebrate with the locals.
All around London, city dwellers and visiting tourists alike will be taking part in pancake races. The aim of the race is to run to the finish line while tossing a pancake in a frying pan. Some businesses even form teams and race for charity! Most of these races start between noon and 1 p.m. Take the Underground to Aldgate East or Liverpool Street for the Great Spitalfields Pancake Race, or head to Tower Hill to check out the Great Pancake Race opposite the Tower of London.
Ditch your traditional Mardi Gras celebrations and trade in beads for pancakes! Get close to all the racing action by staying in one of these New York Habitat vacation accommodations in London:
• A quaint 1-bedroom rental in Islington (LN-287) nestled opposite the Liverpool Street station on the Circle Line. A perk to renting with New York Habitat is having your own kitchen to cook the pancakes! This London vacation rental is also close to plenty of shops, restaurants and theaters in the West End.
London Apartment: 1-bedroom rental in Islington (LN-287)
• An exquisite 2-bedroom penthouse rental in Islington (LN-289) also situated just across from the Liverpool Street Undergound. There is plenty of space inside this luxurious London penthouse to invite lots of new friends over for Pancake Day celebrations. And it’s just steps away from the Great Spitalfields Pancake Race!
• A massive 3-bedroom rental in Southwark (LN-500) located off Tower Bridge Road, only a few minutes away from the sight of the Great Pancake Race. Plan a lengthy holiday with a few of your mates and enjoy your stay inside this London vacation rental. There are sleeping quarters for up to six people, and all guests are sure to be impressed with the apartment’s central location.
Where will you celebrate Pancake Day this year? Will you stay inside one of these lovely New York habitat accommodations or will you be roaming the streets of London looking for a Pancake Race? Feel free to comment below!
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January 22nd, 2009 at 5:46 pm
Pancake what a fantastic idea! I haven’t done any in a long time. It will be an original way to celebrate the Fat Tuesday!!
January 27th, 2009 at 5:34 pm
I have never heard of Pancake Day before. I think this is such an awesome idea and I am disappointed that I haven’t yet gone to London to experience this. I will be in London later this year, but unfortunately not in February. I love pancakes and I would much rather eat them for a day than the paczki doughnuts that are celebrated here in the States.
January 30th, 2009 at 4:29 pm
I can’t wait to celebrate Pancake Day this year. It’s actually one of my favorite holidays. Every year my friends and I make a huge breakfast before we head to the streets. I didn’t partake in any pancake races last year but that won’t happen to me again. I’m going to be involved in every activity the city has to offer. I’m currently counting down the days!!
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:21 pm
Hello, being from French descendance I love Crepes specially with Nutella….. Crepes ara a great way to spend a friendly and cheerful moment…
February 3rd, 2009 at 2:49 pm
I agree with Donny! Pancakes are a brilliant idea. I have participated in this Fat Tuesday ritual twice now in London, but also have brought the tradition back to the States and have celebrated with friends and family in the manner of pancakes over doughnuts, too!
April 4th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
Not in my wildest dreams would I have associated Pancakes with London. I always thought of old fashion oates and boil eggs sort of thing or say Bangers and Mash!