Carnevale
Carnevale is an Italian word derived from the Latin carne (meat) and vale (farewell), corresponding to English "carnival". It is a traditional Christian celebration which marks the beginning of Lent, the period of 40 days before Easter during which no meat is eaten.
- Carnival, a general overview
Carnevale may refer to:
- Carnival of Venice (Italian: Carnevale di Venezia)
- Fra Carnevale ("Brother Carnevale", 1420/25 – 1484), Italian Renaissance painter
- Andrea Carnevale (born 1961), Italian former football player
See also
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