In Catholicism, Carnival precedes a 40-day period of fasting known as Lent. Shrove Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, marks not only the last day of Carnival but also the last day observants can ...

Historically speaking, Quebec City's carnival, like those in New Orleans and Rio de Janeiro, was a chance to celebrate before Lent, the period of fasting and penitence that led up to Easter.

Every year during the four days before Lent, the Carnival de Barranquilla offers a repertory of dances and musical expressions originating from different Colombian sub-cultures. Because of its ...

Venice, a city uniquely built on water, is renowned for its rich history and vibrant culture flowing through its canals.

Lent is the time before Easter during which the faithful abstain and fast in remembrance of the ultimate sacrifice Jesus made on Calvary. It is a 40-day time of preparation before Easter, the ...

The painting depicts the folk traditions surrounding Carnival and Lent in the German lands in the early decades of the Reformation. The selection of music and readings explores the more universal ...

The Venice Carnival is world famous – it always takes place during the 10 days leading up to Lent. Carnival masks hang on a wall in the Ca’ del Sol artisan shop near St Mark’s square during ...

New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade kicked off Monday with thousands of revelers dancing and marching through ...

Venice Carnival In Venice, Italy This Venetian Carnival reportedly attracts as many as three million visitors to the floating city during the festivities. The Venetians take a lot of pride in ...

New York City’s West Indian American Day Parade, one of the world’s largest celebrations of Caribbean culture, was marred by a shooting Monday along the parade route.

It’s the world’s largest candy store, where tens of thousands flock every week to take Instagram pictures and spend a fortune ...