What is the origin of the word Karnival (germany)?

Answer 1

The word "Karnival" originated from the Latin word "carnelevarium," which can be broken down into "carne" meaning "meat" and "levarium" meaning "to remove." "Carnelevarium" refers to the act of abstaining from meat and other indulgences during the period of Lent, leading up to the Christian observance of Easter. This term was later adopted by various European languages, including German, where it became "Karnival." The German term encompasses the festive season with parades, parties, and masquerades that occur before the start of Lent.