Pączki, in any language, means delicious.
Fat Tuesday, Mardis Gras, Pączki Day, Carnival, Carnevale or Fasnacht in parts of the world - however you say it, the day before Lent is celebrated with partying and indulgence. A Polish tradition is to celebrate the last six days of Carnival, known as zapusty, beginning on Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek) when pączki (fried doughnuts) are eaten. And whether or not their reasons are based in religion, millions of people will partake in the tradition of getting their pączki on Fat Tuesday or Pączki Day, Feb. 12. Grab a great pączki? Post a photo by clicking on the "Upload Photos and Video" button and tell us where you got it from. In Brighton, you can find them at a variety of locations, including: Ash Wednesday, the day after Fat Tuesday, …
Pączki in any language means delicious.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Fat Tuesday, Mardis Gras, Pączki Day, Carnival, Carnevale or Fasnacht in parts of the world - however you say it, the day before Lent is celebrated with partying and indulgence. A Polish tradition is to celebrate the last six days of Carnival, known as zapusty, beginning on Fat Thursday (Tłusty Czwartek) when pączki (fried doughnuts) are eaten. In America, pączki can be found in bakeries on Fat Tuesday or Pączki Day, Feb. 21. In Brighton, you can find 'em at the Kroger, Tim Hortons or VG's Food Center. Ash Wednesday, the day after Fat Tuesday, traditionally begins 40 days of fasting, or the very least, giving up sweets until Easter. The pronunciation varies. Some say POHNCH-kee; Americans generally say POONCH-kee. Singular is pączek, …
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Melissa Lynn
8:31 am on Tuesday, February 21, 2012
I'm planning on stopping at Brighton Doughnut Shop this morning! It's been at least 10 years since I've indulged in a Pączki so I'm excited! more ›