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AC Mood Board: Amazing Fashions from the Schembart Carnival (1590)

The Schembart Carnival (lit. bearded-mask carnival) began in 1499 in Nuremberg, Germany. Soon after, it became very popular and a strong draw until 1539, when it ended. The event was canceled due to the complaints of a preacher who had a strong influence in the community. Osiander was offended by the fact that his effigy […]

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44 Men’s Carnival Costume Ideas

February is the month of the carnival. The origins of these parties lie in old traditions, where people would throw costume parties that would sometimes last for days and which could involve an entire social craziness: from wild dancing to heavy eating and a lot of drinking, people were partying it hard. The carnival was […]

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Carnival Culture: Unmasking the World of Hidden Identities

February is the world-wide month of carnival.  The time of the year when such events take place is not accidental, as they are programmed to happen right before Lent. Carnivals usually imply a party, circus elements and at often times, parades. But, the thing without which carnival season would not be complete are the mask, […]