Since before the Christian era
Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day
Was celebrated far and wide
And was originally a pagan holiday
Changing seasons was a struggle
Between Jarilo the God of brightness
Vegetation, fertility and springtime
And the evil spirits of cold and darkness
So, they had to help the God Jarilo
And victory meant spring had begun
So, they cooked and ate pancakes
Hot and round symbolizing the sun
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