Bakers Pull All-Nighters, Bring On Extra Staff For Fastnacht Day

There's one telltale sign for a Lehigh Valley native — ask them what they call the Tuesday before Lent.

Much of the world calls it Mardi Gras. Or Fat Tuesday.

You'll know someone's a lifer it they call it Fastnacht Day.

Area bakeries are gearing up for Tuesday's doughnut onslaught, taking orders and briefing an all-hands-on-deck doughnut crew brought in for the holiday.

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