National Pancake Day – IHOP From 7 AM to 7 PM, IHOP is offering one free short stack of their Original Buttermilk Pancakes.
Fat Tuesday
Fastnacht Day This sounded German to me, but I never heard of it, so I looked it up. Here’s what I found out: With deep roots in Germany, Fastnacht Day is a pre-Lenten celebration that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday.
Fastnacht means “fast” and “night” in German. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Fastnacht represents an entire season of festivities leading up to Shrove Tuesday. The traditions are rooted in the same pre-Lenten celebrations that have taken place for centuries. Those fasting for Lent used up the rich foods they would be giving up in a feast.
One of the traditional items to come out of the celebration was a pastry made from potatoes and yeast. This delicious doughnut known as fastnacht came the U.S. by way of the Pennsylvania Dutch. In their settlements, the pastry is one of the principal food traditions. The sweet treat is often cut into a triangle or square. Along with fastnacht, the celebration in Pennsylvania Dutch country includes a sumptuous feast before the long 40 days fast.
PACZKI DAY Another one I had to look up. The sweet holiday of Paczki Day takes place the day before Ash Wednesday. The Polish tradition of indulging in fried dough filled with jams, custards or other sweet surprises dates back to the Middle Ages.
A PUNCH-kee or POONCH-key or POOCH-key is traditionally a round Polish pastry filled with fruit and coated in sugar. Those who would be fasting during Lent needed to empty the pantry; this Polish pastry was an ideal way to use up what was in the larder. More modern versions fill the paczki with custard or cream and even cover the outside with a glaze and sprinkles.
The day is also full of music and entertainment much like Fat Tuesday and borrows many traditions from the French.
DennisinSeattle Premium Member over 4 years ago
Oops Chesney! You are one bite away from oblivion. Now say, “good Doggie. Who’s a good dog? You’re a good dog!” as you back away slowly.
More_Cats_Than_Sense over 4 years ago
Tuesday Cats!!
TBCV!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/uAX14ef.mp4
TBCV!!#2
https://i.imgur.com/5o2B0qQ.mp4
TC!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/ddRDQQi.jpg
TC!!#2
https://i.imgur.com/zXKyPOq.jpg
TC!!#3
https://i.imgur.com/24bwrej.jpg
TC!!#4
https://i.imgur.com/0liQ380.jpg
TC!!#5
https://i.imgur.com/ySsC6Oq.jpg
TC!!#6
https://i.imgur.com/NgLj8wW.jpg
TC!!#7
https://i.imgur.com/dWT1r48.jpg
TC!!#8
https://i.imgur.com/RNjPQOv.jpg
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Bonus Bunnies For Tuesday!!!
BBVFT!!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/1IiyW6U.mp4
BBFT!!!#1
https://i.imgur.com/xHTyELA.jpg
BBFT!!!#2
https://i.imgur.com/H4Lj2EP.jpg
BBFT!!!#3
https://i.imgur.com/kQeMIz9.jpg
BBFT!!#4
https://i.imgur.com/EF5hvGM.png
LastRoseOfSummer 1 Premium Member over 4 years ago
I hope you’ve got a treat somewhere, otherwise it’s “exit stage left”!
laughingkitty over 4 years ago
Run, Chesney!
laughingkitty over 4 years ago
Today is:
National Pancake Day – IHOP From 7 AM to 7 PM, IHOP is offering one free short stack of their Original Buttermilk Pancakes.
Fat Tuesday
Fastnacht Day This sounded German to me, but I never heard of it, so I looked it up. Here’s what I found out: With deep roots in Germany, Fastnacht Day is a pre-Lenten celebration that takes place the day before Ash Wednesday.
Fastnacht means “fast” and “night” in German. In Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, Fastnacht represents an entire season of festivities leading up to Shrove Tuesday. The traditions are rooted in the same pre-Lenten celebrations that have taken place for centuries. Those fasting for Lent used up the rich foods they would be giving up in a feast.
One of the traditional items to come out of the celebration was a pastry made from potatoes and yeast. This delicious doughnut known as fastnacht came the U.S. by way of the Pennsylvania Dutch. In their settlements, the pastry is one of the principal food traditions. The sweet treat is often cut into a triangle or square. Along with fastnacht, the celebration in Pennsylvania Dutch country includes a sumptuous feast before the long 40 days fast.
PACZKI DAY Another one I had to look up. The sweet holiday of Paczki Day takes place the day before Ash Wednesday. The Polish tradition of indulging in fried dough filled with jams, custards or other sweet surprises dates back to the Middle Ages.
A PUNCH-kee or POONCH-key or POOCH-key is traditionally a round Polish pastry filled with fruit and coated in sugar. Those who would be fasting during Lent needed to empty the pantry; this Polish pastry was an ideal way to use up what was in the larder. More modern versions fill the paczki with custard or cream and even cover the outside with a glaze and sprinkles.
The day is also full of music and entertainment much like Fat Tuesday and borrows many traditions from the French.
National Chocolate Covered Nut Day
National Clam Chowder Day
World Spay Day
ladykat over 4 years ago
Look up, Chesney; look waaaay up, and then run as though your life depended on it (it does).
jessegooddog over 4 years ago
Some friend Jack is!
ocarol7 Premium Member over 4 years ago
Underestimating the opposition is your achilles heel, Chesney……
bbear over 4 years ago
BBEAR’s Tuesday posts:
1. A short funny kitty video: Well, it’s called a catwalk, isn’t it?
https://i.imgur.com/7LggKbL.mp4
2. When your cat helps with preparing dinner.
https://i.imgur.com/IXLtQSm.jpg
3. You never know when you will be photobombed.
https://i.imgur.com/B2eUtBl.png
4. Come do yoga and feel free to take a cat home with you.
https://i.imgur.com/lLEZcvO.png
5. A cat in a box post: truth in advertising.
https://i.imgur.com/CfCHvEY.png
6. Ahhh! 3am. The perfect time to do my zoomies.
https://i.imgur.com/7ajhhyU.jpg
7. Karen, Open Up! I’m moving in.
https://i.imgur.com/te6zeSK.png
8. Why? Because he’s a cat!
https://i.imgur.com/rhIpd6w.png
9. This is mine!
https://i.imgur.com/EpLMCg7.png
10. When you let your kids “help”.
https://i.imgur.com/lq4lJNz.png
11. Where’s Lily?
https://i.imgur.com/LKnXfMk.jpg
12. A cute kitten post: this was just a test. Had there been a real emergency….
https://i.imgur.com/RP4I19Z.jpg
13. What sup?
https://i.imgur.com/OzJem2E.png
14. Somebody was a very bad kitty and is being punished. (Hey! Stay awake!)
https://i.imgur.com/MUKqLTi.jpg
Perkycat over 4 years ago
It’s not nice to gloat, Chesney………as you are going to find out.
bloodykate over 4 years ago
I love the way Chesney talks : )
tad1 over 4 years ago
Great pictures today. :)
tad1 over 4 years ago
Chesney, you fool, RUN!! Run as fast as you can! On another note, saw a spotted towhee while out walking today.