pączki

? Tomorrow is Fat Thursday, known as Tłusty Czwartek, which is probably the sweetest day in Poland. Many people will make time to feast on “pączki” (doughnuts). On this particular day, you may notice that loads of people stand in the line at the sweet shop to buy this Fat Thursday’s specialties! It’s the best opportunity of the year to indulge in sweet foods and to eat pączki guilt-free.

?? Pączki are in essence a kind of doughnut but still different from the similar sweets made in other countries. The most traditional and popular pączek is round, fluffy, filled with delicious jam, and topped with powdered sugar, icing, or glaze. According to folklore, eating at least one pączek on Fat Thursday guarantees happiness and prosperity throughout the year. It’s probably the easiest way to pursue happiness. Are you ready to gain your happiness? ✨?✨