2. Lent is the Christian season of preparation before Easter. In Western Christianity, Ash Wednesday marks the first day, or the start of the season of Lent, which begins 40 days prior to Easter (Sundays are not included in the count).
3. Although not traditional folk figures, bands of gypsies have become an integral part of the carnival parade.
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5. Kurenti are the most popular carnival figures. According to legend, they chase away winter with their bells and woo spring, but they are also famous for chasing girls.
6. Each year, the prince of the carnival "takes control" of the city from the mayor for the duration of the festival. He typically has an entourage of 40 knights from all over Slovenia, dressed in folk costumes and masks.
Carnival is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during January and February. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus, masque and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations, which mark an overturning of daily life.
Carnival is a festival traditionally held in Roman Catholic. Protestant areas usually do not have carnival celebrations. The Brazilian Carnaval is one of the best known celebrations today, but many cities and regions worldwide celebrate with large, popular, and days-long events. Carnevale of Venice is also one of the best known celebration.
The major part of the population, especially the young and children in Slovenia, enjoy dressing up in ordinary non-ethnic costumes, going to school, work, and organized events, where prizes are given for the best and most original costumes. Costumed children sometimes go from house to house asking for treats in an imitation of American Halloween. The most significant ethonological Carnival festival is traditionally held in annually in the town of Ptuj.
