Crêpe  A crêpe or crepe ( or , , Quebec French: ) is a type of very thin pancake. Crêpes are usually of two types: "sweet crêpes" ("crêpes sucrées") and "savoury galettes" ("crêpes salées"). Crêpes are served with a variety of fillings, from the simplest with only sugar to flambéed crêpes Suzette or elaborate savoury galettes. While crêpes are often associated with Brittany, a region in the northwest of France, the consumption is widespread in France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Canada, and many parts of Europe, North Africa, North America, Lebanon, Brazil and Argentina. Crêpes belong to the general category of ancient Greek Tiganitai, from Greek tiganos (τίγανος), meaning "frying pan", which, in English, is literally translated to Pancakes. The French term "crêpe" derives from the Latin "crispa", meaning with "creases". The name "galette" came from the French word "galet" ("pebble") since the first gallettes were made on a large pebble heated in a fire. In France and Belgium, crêpes are traditionally served on Candlemas ("La Chandeleur"), February 2nd. This day was originally Virgin Mary's Blessing Day but became known in France as "Le Jour des Crêpes" (literally translated "The Day of the Crêpes", and sometimes called colloquially as "Avec Crêpe Day", "National Crêpe Day", or "day of the Crêpe"), referring to the tradition of offering crêpes. In fact, in 472 Pope Gelasio I offered Crêpes to French pilgrims that were visiting Rome for celebrating the Chandeleur. Also, the belief is that catching the crêpe with a frying pan after tossing it in the air with your right hand while holding a gold coin in your left hand would cause you to become rich that year. The roundness and golden color of a crêpe resembles the sun and its rays. This symbolism also applies to the coin held in the person's hand. Sweet crêpes are generally made with wheat flour ("farine de froment"). When sweet, they can be eaten as part of breakfast or as a dessert. Common fillings include Nutella spread, preserves, sugar (granulated or powdered), maple syrup, golden syrup, lemon juice, whipped cream, fruit spreads, custard, and sliced soft fruits or confiture.