In this part of Germany, Carnival is called "Fasching." It is a lot of silliness and some drinking, and then some parade marching. Of course they march: this is Germany. And in uniforms, too.
There are various groups in the parade, groups organized centuries ago, and the members wear a particular costume, featuring a witch/hag or a representative of the animal kingdom [horse, red hen, goat, beaver, boar, etc.). The members wear elaborately carved wooden masks, which are passed down through the generations and worn only at the local parade. I attended the parade in Neuhausen, not far from Stuttgart. Lots of fun, but I'm a little old for such frivolity. As Fr. Mulcahy would say, "Jocularity, jocularity."
Hey! I am a 17 year old high school student (which isn't saying much), and am a traditionally minded Roman Catholic. I am still discerning a vocation to the priesthood, and I pray my blog will be an outlet for all of my thoughts to be heard and discussed; And also to bring you and others closer to Our Lord Jesus Christ and His One True Church, The Catholic Church.
God, our Father, we ask You to look with mercy and love on Your servant, Benedict, whom You have chosen to govern Your Church and shepherd Your people. May he, through word and through example, direct, sustain and encourage the people in his care so that with them he may share everlasting life in Your kingdom. Amen.
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In this part of Germany, Carnival is called "Fasching." It is a lot of silliness and some drinking, and then some parade marching. Of course they march: this is Germany. And in uniforms, too.
There are various groups in the parade, groups organized centuries ago, and the members wear a particular costume, featuring a witch/hag or a representative of the animal kingdom [horse, red hen, goat, beaver, boar, etc.). The members wear elaborately carved wooden masks, which are passed down through the generations and worn only at the local parade. I attended the parade in Neuhausen, not far from Stuttgart. Lots of fun, but I'm a little old for such frivolity. As Fr. Mulcahy would say, "Jocularity, jocularity."
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