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Carnival of nice; Francia
In France Carnival (the celebration that culminates in Mardi Gras) is an occasion for festivals in towns across the nation. The carnival in Nice France is the biggest andmost spectacular in the country. At the time of carnival Nice France erupts into a citywide party, with parades in the daytime and evening and a large bonfire and fireworks on Mardi Gras itself.Flower processions, floats, and parties make Nice the place to be for carnival in France.
Carnival in France is an ancient tradition. In France carnival provided the last opportunity to eat rich and fattycuisine before the forty-day fast of Lent. Carnival in France became a period when the Catholic Church's restrictions were relaxed and people, disguised behind masks, delighted in activity forbiddenat other times of year.
Carnival in Nice France was mentioned as early as 1294. In the years before the revolution in France carnival involved masked balls and dances for the French aristocracy. Eachyear since the 1873 carnival Nice France has had a "committee for the parties," to organize more spectacular floats, more grotesque and fabulous costumes, and a more stunning celebratory atmosphere.It is now a 10-day celebration in the period leading up to Mardi Gras.

carnaval of venice; Italy The Venice Carnival is the most internationally known festival celebrated in Venice, Italy, as wellas being one of the oldest. This congregation of masked people, called Venice Carnival, began in the 15th century, but the tradition can be traced back to the beginning of the 14th Century. Duringthose years one of the first laws made by the Serenissima was that masks cannot be used around the city at night.
Later, Venice Carnival attracted foreigners - including princes - from all over Europe,who came to enjoy the wild festivities while spending fortunes.
During the Carnival period Venice offered numerous possibilities for spending money. The choices were various, with activities such...
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