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February 19, 2004
Altweiber
Today is the first day of the long German carnival weekend. Although not a public holiday, many people take a vacation from today until next Wednesday to join in the fun. And in fact if you happen to be in the main carnival cities of Cologne, Mainz or Düsseldorf, then most of the shops will be closed Monday (Rose Monday) anyway. Lots of people dress up in funny costumes and parade through the cities throwing sweets (candy) or small gifts to the onlookers. Everyone is very full of the spirit (meaning exactly that). Overheard in shop this morning: "Hildegard - where are the blinking devils horns?". You either love it or you hate it
Posted by Matthew at February 19, 2004 12:54 PM