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Fred Griffin Florida Real Estate
Fred Griffin Real Estate - Tallahassee, FL
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Adding to what Roy Kelley said,

My understanding of Christian history, is that you cleansed your house of butter, sugar, fat, lard, etc. on the day before Ash Wednesday (the start of Lent).  

The best way to get rid of those ingredients was to consume them, so families would eat donuts, bread, pastries.

     Fastnacht is in conjunction with, or in some cultures instead of, Shrove Tuesday.  You may also hear it called "Pancake Tuesday".

But like most "religious" holidays, Fastnacht has evolved (or some would say devolved) into a party / festival happy time, in this case, "Fat Tuesday".

 

    Enjoy your donuts!

Feb 21, 2023 06:02 AM
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Thomas J. Nelson, REALTOR ® e-Pro CRS RCS-D Vets
Big Block Realty 858.232.8722 - La Jolla, CA
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Nope. But I will DO THIS!

I will be celebrating another day of living.
🎵I just want to celebrate, another day of life!🎵

Feb 20, 2023 05:44 PM
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I do-nut know if I will or not, Michael J. Perry...Enjoy yours!

Feb 20, 2023 06:21 PM
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Roy Kelley
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I am always available when good food is involved.

Fastnacht Day 2023 is Tuesday, February 21st. This food holiday is also known as Fat Tuesday, Mardi Gras, or Shrove Tuesday, which is why the delicious treats are often referred to as "Mardi Gras donuts". Fasnacht Day is the last day before Lent, the 40-day season before Easter begins on Ash Wednesday.

Feb 21, 2023 04:33 AM
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Peter Mohylsky, Destin BeachPro
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Not really,  not planning on giving up anything for Lent either in case you wondered.

Feb 21, 2023 03:29 AM
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Susan Emo
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Pancake Tuesday is a big charity day up here with pancakes being served in almost all churches, restaurants, boy scouts halls etc.  HUGE up here!

Feb 21, 2023 08:08 AM
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Doug Dawes
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Probably not since I need to watch my girlish figure...lol

Feb 21, 2023 06:17 AM
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Lyn Sims
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What is Polish Paczki Day?
 
 
 
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Paczki Day
Feb 21, 2023 06:16 AM
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Jeff Dowler, CRS
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Well I wasn't planning on it but something to think about.

Feb 20, 2023 08:13 PM
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Anna "Banana" Kruchten
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Hmmmm maybe!  Why not celebrate Fastnacht Day!

Feb 20, 2023 08:04 PM
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Nina Hollander, Broker
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Never have yet... so doubt I'll start this year! :)

Feb 21, 2023 05:39 AM
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Raymond E. Camp
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I will participate with donuts and partially with other aspects.

Feb 21, 2023 04:29 AM
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Wayne Martin
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Peter Mohylsky and I are on the same page. 

Feb 21, 2023 03:50 AM
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Brian England
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I certainly will not be eating meat on Wednesday or on Fridays during Lent.

Feb 21, 2023 03:43 AM
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Shayne Stone
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Sounds like an idea Michael J. Perry but I doubt I will...

Feb 21, 2023 08:27 AM
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Kathleen Daniels, Probate & Trust Specialist
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I will not. Those "things" are not on the menu.  Thankfully, I do not like them. 

Today will be another full day of celebration ... celebrating life, gratitude, and blessings! 

Feb 21, 2023 07:45 AM
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nope, I won't.  

Feb 21, 2023 06:51 AM
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Carla Freund
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I will not and first heard about Fastnacht yesterday when a friend from Germany posted some cool photos of the parade.

Feb 21, 2023 10:12 AM
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Will Hamm
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My niece in Pennsylvania and her girl made 5000.  14 of them for $15.

 

Feb 21, 2023 09:22 AM
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Diana Dahlberg
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Sorry I will not be participating!  

Feb 21, 2023 08:51 AM
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Ryan Huggins - Thousand Oaks, CA
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No plans for anything at this time.

Feb 21, 2023 07:45 AM
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Ray Henson
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I wish, but we started our fast (diet) a few days ago.  😞 

Feb 21, 2023 10:14 AM
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Don Baker
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no I didn't

Feb 22, 2023 12:06 PM
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Olga Simoncelli
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I think not.

Feb 22, 2023 06:54 AM
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Bob Crane
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Cruising across the country today, not taking much time out for any treats.

Feb 21, 2023 07:05 PM
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Joan Cox
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I just got back from visiting a friend, and more like Cinco de Mayo at my house --- stopped and got a smothered burrito!

Feb 21, 2023 11:56 AM
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