Carnival on the Continent

Norah

Yes, we've been to Karneval in Germany. Monday is Rosenmontag - seems to merely be a day off work leading to Karneval.

Also to New Orleans in USA for Mardi Gras.

Final party before receiving ashes on Wednesday and Lent.

No, it does not.
The number 11 has always been thecarnival number

I lived in central Rome and Carnevale was a dangerous time. We lived near a senior school and the teenagers rampaged around the streets throwing flour and eggs at you. There was a lot of fancy dress and partying over the weekend before Shrove Tuesday.

Mellnau

Norah

Yes, we've been to Karneval in Germany. Monday is Rosenmontag - seems to merely be a day off work leading to Karneval.

Also to New Orleans in USA for Mardi Gras.

Final party before receiving ashes on Wednesday and Lent.

No, it does not.
The number 11 has always been thecarnival number

Apparently we disagree. Easter is not always the same number, Ash Wednesday is not always the same, thus Karneval, Mardi Gras, Rosemontag vary as well.

Norah

Mellnau

Norah

Yes, we've been to Karneval in Germany. Monday is Rosenmontag - seems to merely be a day off work leading to Karneval.

Also to New Orleans in USA for Mardi Gras.

Final party before receiving ashes on Wednesday and Lent.

No, it does not.
The number 11 has always been thecarnival number

Apparently we disagree. Easter is not always the same number, Ash Wednesday is not always the same, thus Karneval, Mardi Gras, Rosemontag vary as well.

Easter is a Moveable Feast.