"Special" Fastnacht Day tradition continues at Haegele's Bakery in Philadelphia
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is here which means feasting on a fastnacht. At Haegele's Bakery in Philadelphia, the special tradition continues in 2024.
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Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is here which means feasting on a fastnacht. At Haegele's Bakery in Philadelphia, the special tradition continues in 2024.
For some, Tuesday will be all about the sweet treats, and what better way to start the morning on Fat Tuesday than with a delicious fastnacht at Haegele's Bakery in Philadelphia?
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