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5 surprising German carnival customs

February 25, 2017

Known as Germany's fifth season, carnival is a time of many traditions. Here’s an insight into the sometimes surprising origins of those carnival customs. 

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DW Euromaxx 24.02.2017 High Five: 5 überraschende deutsche Karnevalsbräuche
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