Fat Thursday, celebrated on February 12, is observed in several European countries, including Poland, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Spain. This day marks the last Thursday before Lent, when people indulge in foods that are typically prohibited during the fasting period. In Poland, known as Tłusty Czwartek, the tradition includes eating pączki (deep-fried doughnuts filled with jam) and faworki (angel wings). In Germany, particularly in the Rhineland, it is referred to as Weiberfastnacht, or "Women’s Carnival," where women often symbolically take over the town hall and cut off men's ties as a playful gesture of authority. In Greece, the celebration, called Tsiknopempti, focuses on large outdoor barbecues featuring roasted meats. Italy and Spain also have their own regional customs, such as Giovedì grasso in Italy and jueves lardero in Spain, with each region offering unique traditional dishes.