February 26, 2007
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Fasching
in Germany is the same as Carnivale in Italy or Mardi Gras in New
Orleans and is celebrated in almost every European country.
Almost everywhere, Catholic or not, some type of celebrating goes on in
the week leading up to Lent culminating in one final night of craziness
before Ash Wednesday. In fact the week proceeding Lent is
called crazy days. Here in little ol’ Lampertheim they had a
parade and then after that everyone went to the fussganger (pedestrian
zone) and there was a small show consisting of a couple of bands and
some local kids performing. It was fun, but way tamer that what
goes on in the bigger cities. Here’s some pictures from our local
festivities. First some from the parade then some of people having fun
at the show. What I like about it is the costumes, we Americans really
only get one night a year to dress up, Halloween. Even then, if your an
adult people look at you funny unless your going to a party or your in
costume because its what they do, where you work. But during
Fasching you can dress up every day during crazy days and people just
think you like to have fun. If we lived here I could have a great
time with the Fasching costumes, as it stands everything we buy has to
either be mailed home at high cost or given away, so most of the time I
don’t bother with buying things like this, I just go and watch everyone
else.What can make a modern Smart Car look big?
An antique Smart Car that’s what.
More parade, notice the good looking Capt. Jack Sparrow.
Now here’s some from the crowd and the show after the parade.
Okay, that’s it from my neck of the woods. Hope you enjoy.
p.s. Did you spot me?
Comments (10)
Great Pictures mom! And yes I did spot you! I bet you guys had a great time, it sure looks like you did. Was daddy able to go? Our camera is on the fritz, so I’m not sure when I’ll be able to get pictures up. That and the CD of photos that Vera sent is over at Peter and Josh’s by way of a laptop LANing escapade. I didn’t even get to see them, it’s a sad situation. But as soon as I’m able, I will put up some more pictures!
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These are great pictures. What a delightful parade.
I did not spot you, I have not been reading your blog long enough to know what you look like
those tiny cars are really cute
wonderful scenery
Nobody – but NOBODY – can carry off that Captain Jack Sparrow the way Johnny Depp does. It’s phenomenal. And even though the guy doing that costume is good looking (did you bring me back his number?!) all I can think looking at that pic is, “Yeah, but he’s no Johnny Depp…”
I’m so harsh
Love the antique smart car!
Looks like lots of fun.
Ah yes, how silly of me, sheeeesh
sometimes… I have problems with right and left
In the beige coat. very nice. with the clown
What a fun day!
That does look like Mardi Gras! And….no, I am not pulling a Tom…LOL. I just have not had much to say lately. Well…at least anything anyone would want to read. Thanks for missin me. I’ll post something soon.
I spotted you!!!! and I love the smart car pics! I never have time to post anything much and you know it. besides, we just talked for 2 hours like a week ago. Love you!
Yes it was a great parade . In France it is called Mardi Gras and in some towns there is a huge carnival ( Dunkerque in the North but also elsewhere as Nice ) . But traditions to degise tend to disappear in many towns . But at the opposite many people make ” crèpes ” . In English I believe it is said pancakes .
When i read this post and look at the pictures I wonder what lander this is standing in . I bet it is Bavaria .I don’ t remember where you are staying in Germany , Elizabeth .
Love
Michel
Wow, Fasching sounds like a great time! I must check out the festivities for myself sometime!
Have yourself a super weekend!!
Me and allie and brian came up with ‘lefty rights’ I’m glad you like it!