Helau! Helau! or Kölle alaaf! Karneval

Germany has started its Carnival party, and oh what a party. The festivities are different depending on which region or which city you end up in, but I think it is safe to say it is a big party. "The...

Carnival Craziness: Europe Erupts in Excess

From Venice to Cologne, people are throwing on their party clothes for one last burst of overindulgence before Lent. While the weather forced the Europeans to wear more clothes than they do at Carnival in Rio, in...