Why Is That Big Jelly Donut Called a Paczki?
A Polish tradition here in this area and other cities with a heavily Polish heritage is the Pazcki
Ash Wednesday
How Do You Pronounce Paczki?
It's a long-time Polish tradition in Buffalo, but I was surprised how many people didn't know how to pronounce the name. Paczki is a Polish word describing what basically is a big jelly-filled donut.
Ashes and Penance — What Does It All Mean?
You may see people with smudges on their forehead today. This is a heavily concentrated Catholic area, so it’s pretty common to see it.
Today is Ash Wednesday – the beginning of Lent – a period of 40 days of penance, reflection and abstinence, not including Sundays, leadin…
Today is Ash Wednesday – the beginning of Lent – a period of 40 days of penance, reflection and abstinence, not including Sundays, leadin…
A Look At Mardi Gras Festivities In The Big Easy [VIDEO]
A very good friend of mine has been living in New Orleans since leaving Buffalo about 30 years ago. He is a movie set designer and builder so it makes a lot of sense that he is based out of New Orleans. Many big movies have been filmed there...
Are You Ready For Fat Tuesday?
The big Buffalo Polish tradition of "Fat Tuesday" is coming up Tue. March 8th. Time to eat a Paczki and get ready for the beginning of Lent. Ash Wednesday is March 9th. So what are you giving up for Lent?