Fastnacht 2025 refers to the celebration of Fastnacht, also known as Mardi Gras or Shrove Tuesday, which will take place on February 25, 2025. It marks the day before the start of Lent, a period of fasting and reflection in the Christian tradition.
Fastnacht is traditionally celebrated with parades, parties, and the consumption of rich foods, such as doughnuts and pancakes. The holiday has its roots in pagan festivals celebrating the arrival of spring and the fertility of the earth. Over time, it became associated with the Christian calendar and the period leading up to Easter.
