VFK Pancake Day Mini-Quest 2012

February 21, 2012
 February 22, 2012	
==Description==
Today is Pancake Day! This day is a traditional Christian holiday related to Easter, so its date changes every year. The day is celebrated primarily by English speaking countries and has a variety of traditions depending upon the culture. Most traditions celebrate the day by making and eating pancakes. Because pancakes are made out of rich foods such as eggs, sugar, fat and flour that are restricted for Lent, the tradition is to use up those foods before it begins. So, get out your ingredients and cook up a batch of your favorite pancakes, because on today's quest we will take a look at the wonderful Pancake and its special Pancake Day!<BR><BR>
 
Your reward for completing this quest will be 1,000 credits, and an International Pancake Day Hat - 2012!<BR><BR><BR>
===Prizes===
===Questions===
1. What is another name for Pancake Day?
* Fastnacht Day
* Shrove Tuesday
* Fat Tuesday
* All of the above<BR><BR>
2. Most countries celebrate Pancake Day by eating pancakes, but in some countries other traditions have been added over time. For example, in Newfoundland and Labrador they cook small items into the pancakes. Children discover the items in their pancakes, and the items are used to tell the future of the discoverer. Go to Ned Kelly's Hideout in Australia and say: "Pancakes and griddlecakes!"<BR><BR>
3. The popularity of pancakes and the variety of ways that pancakes are served make them a popular restaurant offering. Entire restaurants are even devoted to this tasty treat! However, eating pancakes is not the only way of celebrating Pancake Day! One tradition held in the UK since 1445 involves women carrying frying pans and racing to the finish all the while flipping the pancakes as they go! What are these events called?
* Silver dollar striding
* Pancake Races
* Fortune Hunts
* Pancake Rallies<BR><BR>
4. Pancake Day involves so many traditions! One way to make your pancakes just perfect is to use your favorite topping or syrup. If you run out of your favorite topping, however, don't be down hearted, be brave and adventurous and try something new. You never know, it just might become your new favorite! Go to the Park in Victorian Age and say: "It is Pancake Day!"<BR><BR>
===Answers===
1. All of the above
2. Go to Ned Kelly's Hideout in Australia and say: "Pancakes and griddlecakes!"
3. Pancake Races
4. Go to the Summer Park in Victorian Age and say: "It is Pancake Day!"
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