Daily Archives: February 22, 2009

Chicago Punchki Day Before Ash Wednesday and Lent

Posted on February 22, 2009 by chiweekendfun

While most people are aware of the Mardi Gras side of Fat Tuesday but in Chicago there are probably more people who celebrate Punchki Day (p?czek or Paczki day) than Mardi Gras. Punchki Day is a Catholic (eastern European) tradition … Continue reading →

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Mardi Gras Day Parties in Chicago Fat Tuesday

Posted on February 22, 2009 by chiweekendfun

Mardi Gras day celebrations can be hard to find in Chicago.The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday (beginning of lent) is usually a more cold and subdued one on Chicago with Punchki Day (pyczaki) on April 24 and thoughts of what it is you will give … Continue reading →

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