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Fat Thursday is one of the most characteristic and long-awaited holidays in the Polish calendar, celebrated with great enthusiasm also by Poles living in Norway. In 2024, this special holiday falls on February 8, starting the last week of carnival. But what does this tradition look like? In Norway, the land of fjords and the north?
Carnival Calendar 2024: From Fat Thursday to Easter
Before we get into the details of the celebration of Fat Thursday, Norway, let's take a look at the carnival calendar 2024:
- Fat Thursday – February 8
- Herring (Shrovetide) - 13 February
- Calcine - 14 February
- Palm Sunday - 24 brand
- Maundy Thursday - 28 brand
- Good Friday – March 29
- Holy Saturday - 30 brand
- Wielkanoc - 31 brand
- Wet Monday – April 1
- The Ascension of the Lord and the Descent of the Holy Spirit - 12 maja
- Corpus Christi – May 19
Fat Thursday: Polish Tradition in Norway
Fat Thursday is a movable holiday, depending on the date of Easter. In Poland, this day is synonymous with abundance and joy, where donuts and faworki are traditionally eaten. In Norway, the Polish community carries over these customs, sharing a piece of Poland with the inhabitants of this Scandinavian country.
Where to Find Polish Donuts in Norway?
One of the places where you can feel Polish klimat in Norway, there is a "Baza" store located at Rosenholmveien 7 in Oslo. Another branch of our Polish Baza store is located in Drammen Tollbugata 13 3044 Drammen. It is here, on Fat Thursday, that Poles and Norwegians can enjoy traditional dishes Polish donuts, evoking the taste and atmosphere of a Polish home. Price per donut as last year 25 Nok. We recommend and invite you to the store in Drammen from 5 a.m. on February 8 and in Oslo from 7 a.m..
The history of the Sweets Festival
Fat Thursday, although currently associated mainly with donuts, has its roots in ancient pagan traditions. In the past, on this day, pancakes made of bread dough stuffed with fatty bacon, meat and herbs were eaten. It was a time of joy and abundance, heralding the arrival of spring.
Fat Thursday in Norway is not only an opportunity to celebrate for Poles, but also a chance to share the rich culture and traditions with inhabitants of Norway. In 2024, this holiday of abundance and joy will be celebrated on the 8th February, not forgetting about Polish flavors that are at your fingertips in Oslo, in the "Baza.
