It's Carnival time!

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Across
  1. 1. Colorful plastic trinkets you’ll see in Louisiana during the Carnival season.
  2. 4. The Italian city world-famous for its elegant, historical Carnival featuring 18th-century costumes and elaborate porcelain face-coverings.
  3. 5. These accessories allowed historical Carnival-goers to hide their identity and social class while partying in the streets.
  4. 6. The literal English translation of the day when people traditionally consume rich, fatty foods before the Lenten fast begins.
  5. 9. An old English term for a small slice of meat (usually bacon) traditionally eaten on “5”.
  6. 10. French word for the Carnival holiday. It is the most famous Carnival celebration in New Orleans, LA, USA.
Down
  1. 2. The final "square" at the end of Rio’s Sambadrome, where the parade reaches its grand conclusion and revelers celebrate.
  2. 3. The ancient Roman winter festival of "misrule" and social role-reversal that many historians consider a pagan ancestor of Carnival.
  3. 7. The somber day that follows the "madness" of Carnival, marking the official beginning of the 40 days of Lent.
  4. 8. The day before Mardi Gras.