Philly's German bierhall Brauhaus Schmitz will celebrate National Fasnacht Day on Feb. 28, beginning at noon. Traditional fasnachts will be sold by the half dozen until the restaurant runs out. Orders ...

The question arises every year around Fat Tuesday - what is a fasnacht? Is it a doughnut? Should it be square, round or have a hole in the center? Dare anyone ask, how many calories are in a fasnacht?

Editor's note: Originally published in February 2022. It was updated February 2026. Fasnacht Day has arrived. This Tuesday is a day where Lancaster County will collectively celebrate a ...