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