Published April 08. 2020 12:00AM
Continuing their annual tradition, members and community volunteers worked 24 hours straight Feb. 22-23 to prepare 2,500 dozen fastnachts at Good Will Fire Co. No. 1, Trexlertown.
Mixing, cutting, frying and wrapping, the workers created the much anticipated treats.
Fastnachts are a stable in the Pennsylvania German community.
They were a way to clear the house of rich foods before Lent as most Christians would fast during this time, mostly to exclude sweets and other enjoyable foods.
Original fastnachts were made of lard, sugar, butter, eggs and other rich foods.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDABOVE: Sandy and Barry Kuder, of Lower Macungie, pick up their fastnachts Feb. 22 at Good Will Fire Co. No. 1, Trexlertown. John Ellerman Sr. and wife, Jackie, man the cash register. Copyright - Lou Wheeland Photogrphy
