Reyes Magos (RM)
The three animals the wise men traveled on.
A camel, a horse, and an elephant
When does Carnaval de Quebec normally take place?
Sometime in the first two weeks of February
Hromnice is celebrated on this day.
February 2nd
Carnaval de Quebec is known for snow and snow-related activities while Reyes Magos is known for its more what aspect?
Biblical aspect
Which of the two months (Reyes Magos and Hromnice) is celebrated in February?
Hromnice
Reyes Magos is also known as...
Epiphany
Carnaval de Quebec is held in this city.
Quebec City
Hromnice is similar to this American holiday.
Groundhog day
What was the reason for Carnaval de Quebec to be put on hold for years?
The Great Depression?
What is used in both celebrations?
Candles
What day is Reyes Magos celebrated on?
January 6th
Carnaval de Quebec was created for this reason.
To put use to Canada's harsh winters
Hromnice is known as what?
The most important day in the Czech weather lore
How many years apart were the two founded?
9 years
Which one has a biblical background?
Reyes Magos
The three wise men.
Melchior, Gasper, and Balthazar
When was Carnaval de Quebec first founded?
1894
Does the Czech Republic use a groundhog to celebrate?
No
Around what week are both of the celebrations held?
Around the second week
Both are what to their culture/country?
Important