The All-Encompassing Beauty of Carnival It is almost time for the brightest and most brilliant celebration of the year—Carnival. Though the exact dates of Carnival vary by location, it’s usually celebrated during February and March. This is because of its Catholic roots. The history of Carnival began centuries ago in Italy. It was a celebration of excess before the sacrifices of Lent began. In fact, that’s where the name came from.  The origin of the word Carnival derives from Italian ... VIEW POST