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The 'freedom of fools:' How did Germany's Karneval become a political event?

Karneval in Germany's Rhineland could be described as a political party indeed.

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From Cologne to Cottbus: Where to celebrate Carnival in Germany

Although Carnival season is coming to a close soon, the festivities are just beginning to ramp up.

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Why a Kita in Hamburg celebrated Carnival without Native American costumes

Costumes during carnival season in Germany range from the colourful to the absurd.

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Weekend Wanderlust: 'Fasnet' and foolhardiness in Rottweil

Rottweil’s annual ‘Fasnet’ is equal parts silly, spooky and serious. Few towns celebrate the weird and wacky with the same dedication and attention to detail as this Swabian town.

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Fasching: Tracing the roots of south Germany's 'dark carnival'

Celebrated at the beginning of March, southern Germany's Fasching Carnival is known for having a dark side that dates back to its medieval founding.

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Former Justice Minister caught drink-driving

Former Justice Minister Sabine Leutheusser-Schnarrenberger was caught drink-driving after celebrating carnival in Munich, it emerged on Thursday.

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Germany celebrates start of carnival season

Carnival season opened in Germany on Monday with a day of fancy dress costumes and drinking.

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Munich carnival celebration on International Holocaust Remembrance Day

Munich is planning a carnival parade on the same day holocaust victims are supposed to be remembered, and critics are blaming Christian Ude, the mayor of Munich and centre-left SPD party member, for the faulty planning. Fasching is a German carnival celebration.