black forest celebrates a different kind of carnival
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Black Forest celebrates a different kind of Carnival

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The Black Forest is one of Germany\'s most popular holiday destinations - especially in winter. From December to March, the 1,500-meter-high snow-covered mountains, provide the perfect playground for winter sports, like downhill and cross-country skiing. But, as many winter tourists have discovered, the region\'s picturesque villages host their own rather original celebrations at this time of year, too. A very different Carnival The traditional idea behind Carnival across Germany involves a week of fun celebrations in the final week before the Christian fasting period of Lent, which starts on Ash Wednesday. The focus in most regions is very much on partying. In southern Germany, though, traditional Swabian-Alemannic Carnival festivities tend to be darker and less humorous than those in Mainz, Cologne or Dusseldorf. There is of course plenty of dancing and drinking, which is always accompanied by a few laughs. In the Black Forest, though, Carnival is more reflective of the simple life of former times. For the people of the region, Carnival is also the time of the year when the reign of the bad spirits of the cold and bleak winter period are symbolically hunted down and expelled from the region. People often dress up as demons, witches, spirits and scary animals. Traditions kept alive In spite of being steeped in tradition, Black Forest Carnival celebrations are particularly popular with the younger generation. For 27-year-old Ute Hablitzel from Todtnau, the process of creating the Häs or costumes, as well as the parades and celebrations, are an annual highlight. The young proprietor of Todtnau\'s photo shop, dedicates her entire week to the celebrations - going from one Carnival party to the next. Like in other parts of Germany, festivities here starts on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday. In the Todtnau region, Thursday is known as \"Faißter Dunschtig.\" This was traditionally the last day before Lent when animals were slaughtered. Carnival is for the young at heart From: DW

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