Patch Paczki Prize: Share Your Pride, Win Paczkis

Possibly the greatest thing about living in the melting pot that is the United States is you can celebrate any and all holidays without sharing the ethnic or religious background upon which the day is based.

Exhibit A: St. Patrick's Day.

There are several million Irish-Americans living in the continental U.S. these days, but few drinking green beer at Hamlin Pub on St. Patty's truly hail from the Emerald Isle.

That being said, there is absolutely no rule that says you have to be Polish to consume several thousand calories worth of paczkis on March 8.

So, in preparation of Fat Tuesday, also known as Paczki Day, Macomb Patch is urging you to show off your true or adopted Polish colors and enter to win a box of authentic paczkis from The Polish Market.

How do you enter? It's easy. Simply post your name and favorite flavor of paczki in the comment box below this article. You have until March 7 at 5 p.m. (EST) to enter. Three names will be randomly selected and the winners will be announced on March 8.

Each winner will receive a box of authentic Polish paczkis in their favorite flavor (if available).

Here are the official rules:

• Must be a U.S. resident and live in Macomb Township or a bordering community.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Posts will be accepted through 5 p.m. March 7.
• One box of paczkis will be awarded the winner.
• Only one entry per person.

Click to view Official Rules.

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