It was/is a celebration before lent before fasting begins, so the Catholics are taking advantage of the time before that.
Traditionally, Carnival is held in areas where there is a large Catholic population. It is celebrated right before Lent. Brazil has a huge Carnival celebration in Rio de Janeiro. Other countries that have Carnival celebrations include Colombia, Panama, and the United States has Mardis Gras in New Orleans.
Mardi gras, or Fat Tuesday, is the final celebration before Lent.
A celebration in Germany usually before lent on Shrove Tuesday.
Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, is the last day of feasting and revelry before the solemn period of Lent begins. This celebration symbolizes indulgence and excess before the fasting and repentance of Lent, highlighting the contrast between worldly pleasures and spiritual discipline.
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It is the celebration before Lent. Events like this began in the Middle Ages
it is a huge celebration that comes before everyone has to fast for 40days and 40nights
Carnival is the Brazilian equivalent of Mardi Gras.
It is the celebration before Lent. Events like this began in the Middle Ages
It is the celebration before Lent. Events like this began in the Middle Ages
Carnival is celebrated around the world before Lent each year as it leads into Easter.