In the United Kingdom and many other countries, Shrove Tuesday is often known as Pancake Day. Making and eating such foods was considered a last feast before the ritual fasting of Lent, when the consumption of ingredients such as sugar, fat, meat and eggs was traditionally restricted. 
Carnival season is over but memories will keep the fun we had. I spent Shrove Tuesday in Podence, a little village in Trás-os-Montes. There the main attraction are the Caretos, roguish and mysterious creatures that wear curious garments and ornaments and come from nowhere in large noisy groups, causing fear, excitement and laughter. You can watch a small video of the Caretos here.