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Which Ash Wednesday event officially ends Santa Cruz de Tenerife Carnival?

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Burial of the sardine

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The Late Latin phrase “carne levare,” linked to Carnival’s name, means what?

Answer

remove meat

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In what year was the Carnival of Venice outlawed under Emperor Francis II?

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1797

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In what year was the modern Carnival of Venice inaugurated?

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1979

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In New Orleans Mardi Gras colors, which color symbolizes justice?

Answer

Purple

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During the Carnival of Binche, Gilles traditionally throw which fruit?

Answer

Oranges

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The Patras Carnival is the largest event of its kind in which country?

Answer

Greece

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Which Bahamian festival is held on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day?

Answer

Junkanoo

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Which fasting season traditionally begins after Carnival?

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Lent

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Which Christian holy day comes immediately after Mardi Gras?

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Ash Wednesday

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What does the French phrase “Mardi Gras” mean in English?

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Fat Tuesday

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Which Belgian carnival was the first item removed from UNESCO's Intangible Heritage of Humanity list?

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Carnival of Aalst

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