Rose Monday
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Rose Monday
The Monday before Ash Wednesday, which marks the peak of the carnival season and is celebrated in many regions with large parades.
Am Rosenmontag fällt in Köln die Schule aus und die ganze Stadt feiert.
On Rose Monday, schools are closed in Cologne and the whole city celebrates.
Although 'Rose' (rose) appears in the word, the name has nothing to do with the flower. It probably derives from the Middle High German word 'rasen', meaning 'to rage', 'to run wild', or 'to have fun', and describes the character of the festival.
Am Rosenmontag tobt das Leben in den Karnevalshochburgen.
On Rose Monday, life is buzzing in the carnival strongholds.
Since 'Rosenmontag' (Rose Monday) is a specific day, it is always used with the preposition 'am' (on).
Wir treffen uns am Rosenmontag um 11 Uhr am Marktplatz.
We'll meet on Rose Monday at 11 o'clock at the marketplace.
Rose Monday is the peak of street carnival, especially in the Rhineland, for example in Cologne, Düsseldorf, and Mainz. The famous Rose Monday parades take place on this day.
Millionen von Menschen schauen sich jedes Jahr den Rosenmontagszug an.
Millions of people watch the Rose Monday parade every year.
Ash Wednesday
'der Aschermittwoch' (Ash Wednesday) and 'der Rosenmontag' (Rose Monday) both belong to the period around Carnival, but they refer to different days. Rose Monday is the Monday before Ash Wednesday and is considered the peak of Carnival in many regions, with parades. Ash Wednesday comes after that and, in Christianity, marks the beginning of Lent; in addition, Germany has 'politischer Aschermittwoch' (Political Ash Wednesday). Learners may confuse the words because both are fixed names in the Carnival calendar. Remember: Rose Monday is about celebrating; Ash Wednesday comes afterward and marks the beginning of Lent.
Am Rosenmontag ziehen in Köln viele bunte Wagen durch die Straßen.
On Rose Monday, many colorful floats move through the streets of Cologne.
Am Aschermittwoch beginnt für viele Christen die Fastenzeit.
On Ash Wednesday, Lent begins for many Christians.