Thursday Trios
Tag: Fastnacht
There’s a Method to this Madness
In two days, at 11:11 am on 11/11, the fifth season starts again. The organised carnival clubs will kick off the campaign for 2025. They then go into a dormant phase as far as official events go but the time is used for planning and … Continue reading There’s a Method to this Madness
Guilty Feet, Have They Got Rhythm?
“Almost nobody dances sober unless they happen to be insane.” H.P. Lovecraft This guy seems to have no problem, though. Different styles. I have no idea how much – if any – alcohol was consumed. I’m pretty sure that alcohol was involved here. Just as … Continue reading Guilty Feet, Have They Got Rhythm?
And Then It Is Over
Seems like they had a big party. Rosenmontag, Carnival, even Ash Wednesday has come an gone. And on Thursday the empty bottles get collected for recycling. I wanted to post this last Sunday but the photos had disappeared on my computer. Found them again! Cellpic … Continue reading And Then It Is Over
Carnival Parade
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
She’s a Major in the Carnival Garde
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
Odd a Lot
It’s Shrove Monday or Rose Monday in areas where they celebrate carnival. It’s another odd carnival year, thanks to – dare I mention it – COVID – with few if any public happenings.
But I couldn’t let the occasion pass without at least one costume. We all had a blast a few years back with this odd costume. The dinosaur was hilarious – it kept losing air and the girl inside kept tumbling over because her sight was limited. It was a lot of fun if a bit odd, or rather, a lot.
To top it all, the photo itself is an exception to my month of oddities. It is the only photo that I had prepared in advance and not waited for other contributions to inspire me.
Thanks to Becky once again for having the idea and hosting. It’s been fun as well as odd.
Telling Sweet Little Lies
The Fastnachtsbrunnen (carnival fountain) in Heppenheim features the figure of Till Eulenspiegel, a well-known figure of German folklore. He was known as a liar and prankster who often exposed failings in people, particularly those in higher office.
The Ragtag Daily Prompt: Liars
Karneval 2018
A sad clown? Or just a tired clown after clowning all day in the streets during carnival times?
A sad clown? Or a clown who makes people sad? (and angry)
Linked to the Ragtag Daily Prompt: Clown.
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