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I must not only punish but punish with impunity.

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Carnival is a secular holiday, but it evolved from the Christian observance known as Lent. Lent is a solemn forty-day period of fasting prior to Easter.

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Traditionally, the fasting during Lent involves abstaining from eating meat. Modern interpretations of fasting may involve abstaining from anything one enjoys.

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carne lavare FLESH (Meat) + TO REMOVE= The removal of meat In anticipation of the seriousness of Lent, the celebration of Carnival evolved. Participants engage in excessive and extreme behavior to bid farewell to meat-eating (and merriment).

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Carnival is a time of EXCESS and INDULGENCE. BINGEING upon food and alcohol is common.

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Circa 1700-1800

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Gemmary: the science of gems

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