What is a carnival feast?
an opportunity to eat well
Why would they need to do this?
before a food shortage
when is there likely to be a shortage?
the end of the winter
what is vastenavond
the days before fasting
what types of foods were consumed
lard, butter and meat
Which countries celebrate Carnival
Eastern Orthodox nations
Do the Phillipines celebrate?
no
When did they stop?
after 1939
What was the last carnival there called?
Manila Carnival
What do Lutheran countries call it?
Fastelavn
what is Shrove Tuesday?
unknown
When does the carnival season traditionally start?
on 11/11
What does it coincide with?
harvest celebrations
How did they get meat?
slaughtered livestock
When did they do that?
in November
Why did they have to eat it quickly?
it would rot
When would they get abundant food sources again?
spring
Where is the term Carnival most recognized from?
areas with a large Catholic presence
Was the Phillipines Catholic
yes
What time do people generally start celebrating Carnival
at 11:11 a.m.