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ORIGINS of CARNIVAL

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  • Which city in Canada has a very cold Carnival?
    Quebec
  • Which city in the USA celebrates Carnival as Mardi Gras?
    New Orleans
  • Which religion influenced modern Carnival?
    Christianity
  • Which country is famous for its samba Carnival?
    Brazil
  • What percentage of New Orleans’ economy comes from Mardi Gras?
    Over 2%
  • What do people in Goa’s Carnival do?
    Parade, dance, play music, have floats
  • Which colonists introduced Carnival to Trinidad?
    French
  • What kind of parties did people in Italy have before Lent?
    Fancy dress / masked balls
  • Which Caribbean island has a Carnival with Calypso music?
    Trinidad
  • What do people wear at Carnival?
    Costumes, masks, colorful clothes
  • Which Indian state celebrates Carnival?
    Goa
  • Which two ancient civilizations celebrated Carnival before Christianity?
    Greeks & Romans
  • Why was Carnival important in the Catholic calendar?
    It was a feast before Lent
  • Where did Carnival originate?
    Ancient Egypt
  • What does "Carne Vale" mean?
    Farewell to meat
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