Carneval

Here in Germany it is carneval week.  It has a religious background related to lent and to be honest, I don't know why it is more of a European thing and not really celebrated in the UK.

Carneval is very big in Cologne but it is celebrated all over the country.  For us it has become more of a thing since we have become parents.  Every nursery, Kindergarten and primary school celebrates somehow.

It's a bit more reserved and open in the nursery - they are celebrating all week and the kids can dress up if they want.  The room is decorated and they had a special mid-week buffet.

In the Kindergarten tomorrow is the big day.  The kids are all dressing up in costumes (Isabella has chosen to go as Princess Elsa from Frozen - probably one of many) and having a big breakfast buffet.  There will no doubt be games and songs and who knows what. 

One thing I love about living in another country is celebrating these traditions.  I do miss our UK festivities like Bonfire Night but there is a lot to celebrate here too.