Bensalem’s Krispy Kreme shop is offering a free original glazed doughnut Tuesday, Feb. 21 for all walk-in customers.
Some call it Doughnut Day. Others say Faschnaut Day or Fat Tuesday. It's the day before the Christian Lent observance starts and a big day for doughnuts no matter what you call it. Faschnaut Day is a Pennsylvania Dutch tradition for using up the lard, butter and sugar in your pantry before the Lenten fast.
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