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This day marks the end of the period of abstinence from fatty foods, before Lent. It is the time to gather family and friends to enjoy typical dishes.
Pork, bread and eggs
It is celebrated with abundant meals, especially pork, bread and eggs.
Particularities according to region
– In Andalusia it is known as jueves gordo or day of the merendicas.
– In Aragon it marks the beginning of Carnival and is typical of longaniza or chorizo.
– In Lower Aragon it is celebrated by eating choriceta and chorizo in the mountains.
– In Asturias, it coincides with the Thursday of Comadres, which is a gathering of women.
– In Castilla-La Mancha it is called the day of the Mona and it is very important in Albacete.
– In Castilla y León it is also known as Thursday merendero.
– In Catalonia it is a family celebration with butifarras, tortilla and coca de llardons.
The egg butifarra sausage stands out as a typical food of the Catalan Carnival.
– In Madrid it is celebrated as Tortilla Day in several municipalities.
– In La Rioja, pork products are eaten and the tradition of the Judas is maintained.
– In the Valencian Community it is called Dijous de Berenar and pataqueta is eaten.
– In Aspe the festival of the Jira stands out, declared of Provincial Tourist Interest.
How do you celebrate?
This day marks the end of the period of abstinence from fatty foods, before Lent. It is the time to gather family and friends to enjoy typical dishes.
Pork, bread and eggs
It is celebrated with abundant meals, especially pork, bread and eggs.
Particularities according to region
– In Andalusia it is known as jueves gordo or day of the merendicas.
– In Aragon it marks the beginning of Carnival and is typical of longaniza or chorizo.
– In Lower Aragon it is celebrated by eating choriceta and chorizo in the mountains.
– In Asturias, it coincides with the Thursday of Comadres, which is a gathering of women.
– In Castilla-La Mancha it is called the day of the Mona and it is very important in Albacete.
– In Castilla y León it is also known as Thursday merendero.
– In Catalonia it is a family celebration with butifarras, tortilla and coca de llardons.
The egg butifarra sausage stands out as a typical food of the Catalan Carnival.
– In Madrid it is celebrated as Tortilla Day in several municipalities.
– In La Rioja, pork products are eaten and the tradition of the Judas is maintained.
– In the Valencian Community it is called Dijous de Berenar and pataqueta is eaten.
– In Aspe the festival of the Jira stands out, declared of Provincial Tourist Interest.
