Carnival in Italy is a vibrant and lively celebration held in the weeks leading up to Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and reflection before Easter. As its dates are determined by the lunar calendar ...

As the saying goes, "A Carnevale ogni scherzo vale." When it's carnival time, anything goes. Anything, which means that pranks are very common during this 10-day period before Lent. Carnevale is ...

If there’s one tradition that never gets old, it’s Carnival in Italy. For a few weeks each year, piazzas turn into open‑air stages, children and adults dress up in masks and costumes, and everyday ...