Carnival

The festive period of balls, masquerades, parades, and general revelry held in the pre-Lenten season, over periods of time ranging from between Christmas and Shrove Tuesday to the last few days before Lent, varying from one country or city to another.

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Page Title
Carnival
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024