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Karneval

Karneval A celebration known as the crazy days in

Germany It gives everyone a chance to be equal

because everyone wears masks and costumes.

In older times, it was a chance for lower class to mingle with the upper class. They dressed as knights, damsels, and even

priests!

Karneval Now all people have a chance to “take

over” and mock the authority figures with costumes and masks.

Celebrated around the Christian season of Lent.

Main celebrations take place in the Catholic areas of Germany.

Karneval 2014 Karneval begann am Montag den

11.11.2013 In some cities, the youth do not have

school and they run down to the Rathaus to take the “key” to the city.

The planning begins for others on this day.

Karneval 2011 Weiberfastnacht –

Donnerstag den 27.2.2014 An unofficial holiday celebrated all

over Rhineland.

Karneval – Weiberfastnacht There are no parades, but it is

celebrated in the streets and bars. Frauen schneiden die Krawatte den

Männer ab.(Women cut off the ties of men and they are left with just a Krawattenstumpf.)

In some towns, the women “take over” the Rathaus.

Karneval - Weiberfastnacht Warum eine Krawatte?

It is a symbol of men’s power and symbolizes the “taking over” of authority.

Which men are the main targets? Usually higher political figures, colleagues,

or any man with a tie.

Karneval Rosenmontag

Montag den 3. March 2014

This is the day of parades. Elaborately decorated floats Costumes Candy Singing Mariechen – areobatic dancers

Karneval - Rosenmontag Main parts:

The Karnival Prinz voted on by the city citizens.

The Jungfrau symbolizes Köln’s inaccessibility to enemy forces because

they never managed to break through the city walls. Played by a man because the costume is sooo heavy.

The Bauer symbolizes the old free city’s ability to defend itself.

These three are known as the Dreigeistern

Karneval - Rosenmontag Costumes

devils, clowns, witches, vikings, fruit, animals, and more

Who celebrates? EVERYONE!!!

Games - Spiele, Food - Essen, Musik!

Karneval Karnevaldienstag / Fastnachtsdienstag –

Dienstag den 4. 3. 2014

The last day before Lent begins What is it called in English?

Fat Tuesday

In French? Mardi Gras

What kinds of traditions happen on this day?

Karneval - Karnevaldienstag Eat Dance Costumes Street Carnivals Some parades People gorge themselves with everything

they cannot have for the next 40 days.

Karneval Aschermittwoch –

Mittwoch den 5. 3. 2014 First day of Lent What is Lent? A Christian celebration First day of giving up unnecessary

possessions or habits, or dedication to the betterment of others and self.