Try the Quiz : Carnival Quiz
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| CARNIVAL KEY FACTS |
| Carnival occurs before Lent. |
| The carnival begins on the day of Epiphany. |
| Carnival celebrations are usually referred to as Mardi Gras. |
| Mardi Gras is the last great day of the Carnival. |
| 'Mardi Gras' literally means 'Fat Tuesday'. |
| Shrovetide is the ancient name of the carnival. |
| Under the Roman Empire, there existed a big carnival called the Saturnalia Carnival. |
| The Carnival days are called 'fat days' . |
| Traditionally doughnuts are eaten during Mardi Gras. |
| The word 'carnival' comes from the Latin language. |
| A carnival parade is often organized during a carnival. |
| The people on the floats toss trinkets called 'Throws' to the spectators. |
| The typical 'Parade Throws' during a carnival parade are plastic cups, beads and doubloons. |
| Purple, green and gold are the official colors of Mardi Gras. |
| The three colors of Mardi Gras stand for justice, faith and power. |
| At Mi-Karem red and black devils reappear during the mini-carnival. |
| In many regions of the world, it is a tradition to burn an effigy of a snowman at the end of the carnival. |
| The 'Grand Brilé Vaval' symbolizes the cremation of King Carnival, marking the end of the Carnival. |
Try the Quiz : Carnival Quiz
Carnival Quiz 
