Fat Thursday is a movable feast that traditionally falls on the last Thursday before Lent. Originally celebrated one day before Ash Wednesday, over 600 years ago, it involved eating rich, fatty foods as a last feast before the fasting period of Lent. While no longer a public holiday, Fat Thursday celebrations in Poland still commonly involve indulging in fried doughnuts and other dishes high in fat and meat.

1. Fat Thursday Powiedział Bartek, że dziś Tłusty Czwartek, a Bartkowa uwierzyła, dobrych pączków nasmażyła.

2. History of Fat Thursday Fat Thursday hasn't been always on Thursday. 600 years ago it was celebrated one day before Ash Wednesday.

3. In Middle Ages it was said that it is our duty to eat as many fattening meals as cat wags its tail.

4. To XIX century Fat Thursday was fete reserved for women. It was celebration for married women and young girls.

5. Fat Thursday Fat Thursday begins last week of Carnival. This day is last Thursday before Lend.

6. The date of this celebration depends on time of Easter so Fat Thursday is movable feast.

7. Unfortunately, although Fat Thursday is a fete, it's not day off.

8. „ Intemperance in eating and drinking“