Masked Celebrations and Banished Spirits: Carnival, an Ancestral Ritual Against Winter

Masked Celebrations and Banished Spirits: Carnival, an Ancestral Ritual Against Winter

As February progresses and the days timidly grow longer, an explosion of colors takes over cities and countryside alike—Carnival. Behind its joyful festivities, vibrant costumes, and nocturnal masquerades lies a tradition deeply rooted in ancient rites, where masks played a crucial role in battling winter and its malevolent spirits.


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