Fasching is an event that occurs the week before lent (lent is the six week period before Easter, which is basically characterized by self-denial. No rich foods, no alcohol, no parties, etc. It is a catholic practice). Not all cities in Germany celebrate this week long party...the protestant based cities do not celebrate to the same extent. But our little city celebrated big time! The kids had a party for three days in a row (dressing in costumes, walking the streets of the city singing and dancing, and going to the city hall for a party and meeting the mayor). These three days of parties were followed by three days of vacation! There were city wide parties every night, and stores stayed open extra late. Adults and children alike dressed in costumes and went about their daily business for a WHOLE WEEK! The kids thought it was great, and still talk about it. Now we are in the lent season and no such parties are going :) Here are a few pictures:
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| Our bat man and princess |
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| Going to school in pajamas, for a pajama party! |
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| Everything was decorated...even the bakeries and stores |
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| One of Daniel's teachers...he took this picture. She is a very nice teacher! |
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| The school is all decorated! |
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| Daniel made a traditional "fasching" picture, he was very proud of this. Please note his choice of pajamas to wear to school. Polar bears and camo. He was so determined and said he thought they "matched". lol. I love this boy! |
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| Rebekah in her traditional "fasching" hat made of news paper. Good thing I got this picture, because when we got home and Lukas got a hold of this hat we found out that the design was very fragile :) |
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