Yesterday was Fat Thursday in Poland

For sure yesterday you felt something special on the streets and in bakeries. People was buying sweets as the end of the world was coming. “Cukiernia” and “Piekarnia” where business that yesterday made big money. And…, why?  

It is a traditional Polish and German feast marking the last Thursday before Lent and is associated with the celebration of Carnival. Because Lent is a time of fasting, the next opportunity to feast would not be until Easter. The Catholic holiday of Lent typically forbids sweets and treats, Fat Thursday (February 7, 2013) is seen as a last chance to pack it in before abstaining until Easter.

The most popular items to consume on Fat Thursday are pączki, large Polish doughnuts that are usually filled with rose jelly but can also contain pudding, cheese or even chocolate. The outside of these hefty treats is usually coated in a sweet glaze just to ensure you get plenty of sugary goodness in every bite. 

My boss Renata, offered me one in our office after my lessons. It was unexpected and so sweet! Thank you so much for the detail!