German Webquest: 

Fastnacht in Deutschland

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1- Give three names for this "season"!
2- When does it officially start?
3- Name some of the hotspots of Karneval/Fasching?
  a)
  b)(Switzerland)
  c)
4- Where is this season predominately called "Karneval" and where "Fasching" and where "Fastnacht"?
5- Where did this tradition originate?
  a) pagan:
  b) christian:
6- Describe some local customs (special costumes, parades, songs, pictures, …)
  a)
  b)
  c)
  d)
7- What are traditional foods?Paste a recipe.
8-  What is a craft of the season? Make a sample mask, explain its origin.
9- List two traditional songs? Translate into English.
10- Name a place, where you want to be during the season. Describe the goings-on. Mention locations and traditions, paste pictures to illustrate.
11- Are there any similar traditions in the U.S.? Describe briefly. How do they compare?
12- Tagebuch: Plan a "Faschingsparty" for your class. Include music, decorations, games, a parade, types of costumes, food and drinks (sorry non-alcoholic).
12-  Take the on-line quiz. Show your knowledge!
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Joachim Körner, 02/27/2014