Carnivals in Europe: Customs and traditions
During the week before Lent Roman Catholic countries traditionally hold lively carnivals of processions, music, dancing, and the use of masquerade. The parade is usually a riotous and colourful mixture of allegoric floats and street performers that can equally resemble a travelling fun fair or circus. Throughout history, tradition prevails to appoint a King or Queen of Carnival whose eminent role and purpose has varied over time. Dating back to 1723, the mother of all carnivals is held in…
