Fasching
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Fasching, also know as Karneval among other names, depending on the region one is in celebrating this event. In America, centered in New Orleans, the equivalent is Mardi Gras. It begins November 11, at 11:11 A.M. and 11 seconds (11/11, 11:11::11) and lasts into the next year to end on Shrove Tuesday (Fat Tuesday), the day before Ash Wednesday. There is evidence that this holiday goes back to Egyptian times, so its an amazing fact that it has survived, primarily intact, to this day. It is a time to let loose... wild parties, eat and drink as much as you can hold and sexual promiscuity run rampant. This time period preceeds the religious observation that signifies moderation, fasting and religious reflection. Therefore, Fasching allows people to be free before the lengthy time of confined practices.
Fasching, Karneval, Mardi Gras, Fastnacht, Fassenet...
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any name...
its a celebration
of good times!!
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