Carnivals and Easter in France

When is 'Le carnaval' held in France?

• Right before Easter

• Right before Lent ( fasting period)

• Right before Holy Week

Which city in France is very famous for 'le carnaval'?

• Paris

• Venice

• Nice

What is the theme for the 2022 Le Carnaval de Nice?

• King of Animals

• King of Fashion

• King of Media

On what day of the week does ' Le Carnaval' period finish?

• Tuesday

• Thursday

• Sunday

What happens on Shrove Tuesday ( Mardi Gras) in France?

• People go to church

• There is no school

• Children wear fancy dress

Which day marks the official start of Lent (fasting period)?

• Ash Wednesday

• Palm Sunday

• Good Friday

What is the French word for Lent?

• Pâques

• Carême

• Rameaux

What do people NOT on Fridays during Lent?

• meat

• eggs

• fish

What is Le dimanche des Rameaux in English?

• Good Friday

• Holy Thursday

• Palm Sunday

According to the French Easter tradition where do the bells fly to ?

• Rome

• Paris

• Nice