Did You Know?

Some people throw beads at parades!

Fun Costumes

People wear bright and fun clothes.

Parades

There are big parades with music.

What carnival Does

People dance and sing in the streets.

Kids get candy and toys.

There are games to play with friends.

People eat tasty food like cake.

Some places have fireworks at night.

It is a time to be happy and laugh.

More About carnival

Carnival has been around for a long time. It started in many places. Each place has its own way to celebrate. Some have masks and some have floats.

During carnival, people feel joy. They come together with friends and family. It helps us have fun and forget our worries.

Carnival is still loved today. Many cities have big parades. It is a time for all to share joy and fun!

How Topics Connect

graph TD A["Carnival"] --> B["Quinquagesima"] A["Carnival"] --> C["Shrove Sunday"] A["Carnival"] --> D["Shrove Monday"] A["Carnival"] --> E["Shrove Tuesday"] A["Carnival"] --> F["Mardi Gras"]

What Do These Words Mean?

Carnival:A festive celebration before Lent.
Lenten:Related to the period of fasting before Easter.
Quinquagesima:The Sunday before Lent starts.
Shrove:To confess sins, often associated with eating pancakes.
Mardi Gras:French for 'Fat Tuesday', the last day of Carnival.