Geschiedenis van Carnaval

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The history of Carnaval

In this lesson: 

1. Quiz; What do you already know about carnaval?

2.  Vastenavond (vastelaovendj)

3. Video

What do you think about, when you think about carnaval?

Place the cities in the correct carnaval names 

Marrotteriek

Oeteldonk

Lampengat

Jocusriek

Den Bosch

Sittard

Eindhoven

Venlo

What is fasting?

1. Not eating for a certain period of time
2. Not drinking for a certain period of time
3. Not eating anything or certain things for a certain period of time
4. Not eating certain things for a period of time

Which religion is originally known for celebrating carnaval?

Why do we call carnaval 'vastenavond'

Spring festivals

The ancient Germans and Romans already celebrated spring festivals, offering rituals to the gods, marking the end of the winter months.

Christianization in the early Middle Ages

 involved the adaptation of

 pagan gods, holidays, and customs into Christian practices.

Middle Ages

The first documented celebrations in Europe emerge in the Late Middle Ages.

In 1091, the Council of Benevento established Ash Wednesday as the start of a 40-day fasting period. Prior to this, there was a month of lavish celebrations, now condensed to three days.

Carnival was celebrated until: Shrove Tuesday, the evening before Ash Wednesday, at midnight.

What do people consume on ash Wednesday?

1. Chickenwings
2. Herring
3. Eel
4. Pea soup

How many days do Catholics fast?

1. 7 days
2. 14 days
3. 30 days
4. 40 days

Carnavalsgeschrift 1560

historiek.net

Reformation 

Reformation - The emergence of Protestantism.

1517; Martin Luther's 95 Theses.

1568 - 1648; Eighty Years' War.

Division between the Calvinist north

and the Catholic south.

Reformatie 

Until the 19th century, carnival remained a small underground celebration. The Calvinist north rejected any association with a Catholic festival. Catholics, in response to this opposition, attempted to lead a more simple life through the contrast.

Cornelis Troost,

Februari – Carnavalsvierders trekken langs een gracht, 1742

Een sobere carnaval

Why is the number '11' wildly used during carnaval?

1. 11 is the "crazy" number
2. 11 stands for the elves in fairy tales
3. Carnaval has been celebrated for 11 centuries
4. On November 11th the winter season begins