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to refrain from eating meat on certain days. Although there are numerous theories pertaining to the origins of the name Carnival , the most widely accepted one states that the name is derived from the Italian carnevale or carnovale , which literally translates to “to remove meat.” The name might also have originated from the Latin words caro , or carne , meaning “flesh” or “meat” and vale , meaning “farewell,” thus “Farewell to meat.” With so much seriousness ahead, people revel in the joyful and rambunctious atmosphere of Carnival by indulging in these foods that will soon be off-limits in the Lenten season.

Protestants Protestants are Christians who separated from the Catholic Church in 1517 under the leadership of German theologian Martin Luther. Luther advocated simplifying the structure, culture, and worship services and rites of Christianity.

p Marchers in costume parade through the streets of Basel, Switzerland, during Carnival.

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