What Is Fastnacht Day Or Fat Tuesday And Why Are People Eating Doughnuts?

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Tue, 02/25/2020 - 6:17am

Feb. 25 is Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day and in Pennsylvania, it's also Fastnacht Day or Fat Tuesday. Here's what to know about the tradition.

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