The children dress up to watch the parade (most of the adults do, too) and the bring a bag. Because of the Kamelle, of course. The groups in the parade throw sweets to the watchers. The more you shout “Helau”, the more they throw. They used to … Continue reading Why You Bring a Bag to a Parade
I don’t know if it was Puff, the Magic Dragon or one of his relatives but there was a dragon in the carnival parade yesterday. Ragtag Daily Prompt: Puff
In some parts of Germany it is called the 5th season. Windows are used to decorate the route of the parade and bunting is strung across the street form window to window. This is from Abtsteinach, a small town in the Odenwald, which is known for … Continue reading It’s that Time of the Year Again
Carnival is a time of public enjoyment and entertainment when people wear unusual clothes, dance, and eat and drink, usually in the streets of a city. Particularly the unadulterated enjoyment can be seen on the faces of these participants. Helau! (That’s the traditional cry of the Fassenacht … Continue reading Carnival Parade
It’s the new year and the preparations for the Carnival campaign 24 is revving up, for majors and privates and reigning dignities alike. FOWC with Fandango: Major
These ones seems to prefer it “Cool on the outside / Hot on the inside”.
Weekly Prompts Wednesday Challenge: Cool
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in Merriam-Webster procuring CAN mean “to obtain (someone) to be employed for sex (as for an individual or in a house of prostitution)”. I knew the word in the sense of “otaining” something (possibly of something illicit). I was quite happy to come across this additional, more specific meaning.
Occasionally I cross-check words not only to make sure that I understand correctly but also to find some inspiration which photo I could pick for the prompt.
In the photo you can see a member of the clergy procuring a new recruit.
In his defense: He was looking for participants in a “Tarts and Vicars” party 😄.
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They are waiting for the carnival corso. They look really excited and happy, don’t they?
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