It's days like this that make life worth blogging.
Carnival:
Today, the eve of Ash Wednesday, is referred to in some circles as "Carnival," taken from the Latin carne, meaning "meat" or "flesh," and vale, the second person singular present active imperative rendering of "farewell."
Of course, this being Fat Tuesday, the word "carnival" has a double meaning- saying farewell to meat is an integral part of the Lenten fast, and being the penitential season that it is, we are also called to say "farewell" to our "carnal," fleshly natures.
Expect carnival observances throughout the day today to say goodbye to neither.
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