Carnival ♛

CARNIVAL is a festival that is celebrated in the traditionally  Catholic countries ; the element that characterizes the Carnival is the use of masks. The last day of the Carnival is "SHROVE TUESDAY", before fasting , to commemorate the 40 days of Jesus in the deserts. From the standpoint of historical and religious , the Carnival was a symbolic renewal through fashion shows and events . Carnival cames from the latin " carne levare" or " remove the meat" . This festival is celebrated all over  the world since ancient times . There are also traditional foods that characterize the Carnival , especially the Desserts : danuts , chocolate cakes and " Chiacchiere " , a typical sweet from Italy .