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.
