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Fat Thursday: Poland’s Unique Tradition
You’ve just settled into your cozy apartment in Warsaw after a long flight and decided to take a stroll around the city. It’s a beautiful Thursday night in February, and virtually every street corner is buzzing with activities. Locals seem to be happy, and some are dressed in elaborate costumes. You picked up a nice scent and wondered what it could be. Out of curiosity, you ask a passer-by, and he replies that it is Fat Thursday in Poland. What is Fat Thursday? Fat Thursday, known locally as Tłusty Czwartek, adds to the long list of national holidays, festivals, and traditions in Poland. It is a festival linked to the church…