Trivia
In what month is carnival usually celebrated?
February
Which Italian city's carnival is famous for its masks?
Venice
To what ancient festivals can Carnival be linked?
Saturnalia (Roman), Dionysian (Greek)
Carnival is celebrated before the 40 days of...
Lent
What is a well-known carnival celebration in South America?
Rio de Janeiro
During the Middle Ages, what was Carnival?
A Period of Feasting and partying right before Lent
What does Mardi Gras mean in French?
Fat Tuesday
Shrove Tuesday is celebrated in the United Kingdom as...
Pancake Day
Was Carnival generally accepted in the Middle Ages by the Church?
No
When is Shrove Tuesday always placed on the calendar?
47 days before Easter
What is the name of the unusual characters who take to the streets for Belgium’s Binche Carnival?
Gilles
What does the word "Carnival" actually mean?
The word "Carnival" is said to have come from Carne Levare, which means to remove meat
Which Shakespeare play mentions Christians painting their faces to celebrate carnival?
The Merchant Of Venice
Who Introduced Carnival to the country of Namibia?
German Settlers
When was the carnival in Venice abolished?
1797