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De oorsprong van een traditie

It’s usually in February that the enchanting carnival period is in full swing. This festive event marks the beginning of a period commonly known as Lent. Since this period is a period of meditation and privation (fasting) for Christians, the last Tuesday that precede Lent is traditionally known as a « fat” day, a day of celebration and abundance… it is the famous Fat Tuesdays which is set for this year on February 25. Tradition has it that as of the next day, that is, from Ash Wednesday, there should be no more consumption of meat until Easter. The origin of the word carnival also stems from here, given that « carne » means meat and « vale » means its removal (from the dishes). Over time, many carnivals have incorporated non-Christian customs, competing in creativity and audaciousness, for the fun of both the young and old.

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