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PACKI (PUNCHKI) DAY
THE DAY BEFORE ASH WEDNESDAY, PEOPLE WOULD BUY PACZKI AT BAKERIES.
IN THE OLD DAYS PEOPLE WOULD MAKE THEM INSTEAD. A PACZEK (SINGULAR)
IS LIKE A JELLYROLL. PEOPLE DID THIS AS ONE LAST CHANCE TO EAT SWEETS
BEFORE FASTING DURING LENT. THIS IS STILL DONE IN POLISH AREAS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Pre Lent Food Drink -- Typical menus for the various meals For meal hours, see F574.84. Special or festive meals |
Date learned: 11-00-1973