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What is Fastnacht Day or Fat Tuesday and why are people eating doughnuts?

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Feb. 25 is Mardi Gras, National Pancake Day and in Pennsylvania, it's also Fastnacht Day or Fat Tuesday. Here's what to know about the tradition.

       
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