V. M. R.

German festivals
Weihnachtsmarkt in Berlin
Christmas
market in berlin
Christmas
market in berlin
Das sind die
schönsten
Weihnachts
märkte in
Brandenburg
Carnival in cologne
Carnival in Cologne is almost as old as the history of the city itself. But it has been
celebrated in the organized fashion we know today for only about 190 years. The Greeks
and the Romans celebrated joyous spring festivals in honor of Dionysus and Saturn with
wine, women and song. The ancient Germans celebrated the winter solstice in order to pay
homage to the gods and drive out the evil demons of winter. In later times, the Christians
adopted these heathen customs. Lent, the period of fasting before Easter, was led in by
carnival (carne vale = Farewell to meat!).
TODAY
 Main February events :

★ Alterweiber Fastnacht - Women’s carnival

★ Rosenmontag - Rose monday
★ Fastnachtdienstag - Shrove tuesday
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Karneval in Colo
Resources :
https://www.cologne-tourism.com/see-experience/carnival/history/
https://in.hotels.com/go/germany/best-festivals-germany
https://militaryingermany.com/everything-need-know-carnival-germany