A paczki is a traditional deep-fried Polish doughnut usually with a jam or a cream filling and topped with powdered sugar or a glaze. The sweet treat is a staple in celebrations before Lent begins on ...

Krispy Kreme is offering customers a free doughnut on Fat Tuesday this year. Here's how you can redeem the offer.

There was never any question that Mardi Gras would go forward after the New Year’s Day terror attack in New Orleans. But some ...

You can count on Long Islanders to pay attention to Louisiana cooking at least once a year: On Mardi Gras — this year, March ...

Is today Fat Tuesday? What is the meaning and why do we celebrate? Here's what we know from king cakes to Holy Week schedule.

Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the last day of a three-day festival (some believe longer) known as Carnival, characterized by ...

French for Fat Tuesday, is a festival of indulgence before Lent, when many Christians begin abstaining from certain pleasures.

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's ...

Mardi Gras or 'Fat Tuesday' is here, while Ash Wednesday will kick off the start of Lent and 'fish' Fridays. Here are the ...

Fat Tuesday also precedes Ash Wednesday, marking the first day of Lent, a period that lasts for forty days. Easter Sunday will be celebrated on April 20. Historically, people celebrate Fat Tuesday ...