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Ten Cats by Graham Harrop for March 01, 2022
February 28, 2022
March 02, 2022
Today is a LOT of stuff!
Today is:
Fat Tuesday
National Peanut Butter Lover’s Day
National Pancake Day
National Pig Day
National Dadgum That’s Good Day
Self-Injury Awareness Day
National Minnesota Day
National Horse Protection Day
National Fruit Compote Day
Fastnacht Day. 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.
Paczki Day 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.