Carnival, Fat Thursday, Pancake Day… Holidays Related to Food and Indulgence
The Christian season of Carnival (or Shrovetide) is a period that immediately precedes Lent. As Lent is associated with fasting and mortification, Carnival, on the other hand, is all about trying delicious foods and drinks (often in abundance) and joyful celebration. While exact dates that would mark Carnival’s beginning and end differ, it can be...