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Fasching in Germany. Social Relationships Sophia Gammerler 10-23-2012 P. 7. Origin of Fasching. The origin of Fasching started after Winter was ended to celebrate the upcoming good days of spring. For the celebration they had a spring festival.
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Fasching in Germany Social Relationships Sophia Gammerler 10-23-2012 P. 7
Origin of Fasching • The origin of Fasching started after Winter was ended to celebrate the upcoming good days of spring. • For the celebration they had a spring festival. • This celebration was to scare away the bad ghosts of Winter with loud noises and scary masks. • It then turned into a celebration of just happiness and joy. • They now have colorful costumes and fun events to start off Spring with happiness.
When is Fasching? • The event planning for Fasching starts on November 11th at 11:11 am. • For every Fasching there is a different Fasching King and Queen. • Carnivals and parties are held to celebrate Fasching till Ash Wednesday. • Other events are Weiberfastnacht, Rosenmontag, and Fastnacht. • In some places the Fasching Carnival begins on January 6th.
Activities for Fasching • For Fasching Germans get dressend up and go out on the streets to celebrate. • The main events are the Carnivals and Fasching parties that are held in February during the Fastnacht week. • Weiberfastnacht is the first party that week which is where women cut off the men's ties as a joke. • It then goes on to Rosenmontag where there are Fasching parades in the cities. • Ashermittwoch or ash Wednesday is the last day and after that the lent season beginns.
Questions: • 1. When does the planning start? • January 6th • November 11th • Ash Wednesday • 2. When is the last day of Fasching? • Rosenmontag • Ash Wednesday • Weiberfastnacht
Answers: • 1. b) November 11th • 2. b) Ash Wednesday
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