"FASCHING" February 18, 2012
What is Fasching?
Fasching is carnival season. Originally it was a Pagan festival which came out of ancient Rome or Greece. In recent centuries, however, it has become more associated with the Christian Church. Officially the season starts on 11th November at 11:11am, although I've no idea why. It continues pretty low key for about 3 months. Things really begin to happen in February or March - 7 weeks before Easter. This is the week when people are allowed to "flip out" and behave recklessly before the beginning of Lent, which is a much more serious time.
The Thursday before Ash Wednesday (22Feb.2012) is known as "Weiberfastnacht", or "Women's carnival night". On this day tradition dictates that women are allowed to cut off the tie of any man within reach. So guys, don't wear your favourite tie to work that day! The women are also allowed to kiss any man they like. The following Monday is known as Rosenmontag (Rose Monday). On Rosenmontag there are various street processions involving lots of costumes and carnival floats. Faschingsdienstag (Carnival or Fat Tuesday) is the last day of Fasching and when most of the festivities happen. Faschingsdienstag is not an official holiday but workers usually get the afternoon off.
Our FASCHING here in Clarksville Tennessee, Starts 18 Feb.2012 @ 6 PM at the Club House.
Dinner by Our own Chief's, and Music by the "Last Train" who will keep you on your feet Dancing.
We give prizes to Best in Costume, Best Group in Costume, and Best Couple in Costume.
You Can get your Tickets by one of many Board members listed under contact's on this webpage. Or you call Kay Mann @ 931-624-2559 for reservations.
Club Members $25 dollars Per Person, Non-Club Members $30 dollars Per Person.
Fasching is carnival season. Originally it was a Pagan festival which came out of ancient Rome or Greece. In recent centuries, however, it has become more associated with the Christian Church. Officially the season starts on 11th November at 11:11am, although I've no idea why. It continues pretty low key for about 3 months. Things really begin to happen in February or March - 7 weeks before Easter. This is the week when people are allowed to "flip out" and behave recklessly before the beginning of Lent, which is a much more serious time.
The Thursday before Ash Wednesday (22Feb.2012) is known as "Weiberfastnacht", or "Women's carnival night". On this day tradition dictates that women are allowed to cut off the tie of any man within reach. So guys, don't wear your favourite tie to work that day! The women are also allowed to kiss any man they like. The following Monday is known as Rosenmontag (Rose Monday). On Rosenmontag there are various street processions involving lots of costumes and carnival floats. Faschingsdienstag (Carnival or Fat Tuesday) is the last day of Fasching and when most of the festivities happen. Faschingsdienstag is not an official holiday but workers usually get the afternoon off.
Our FASCHING here in Clarksville Tennessee, Starts 18 Feb.2012 @ 6 PM at the Club House.
Dinner by Our own Chief's, and Music by the "Last Train" who will keep you on your feet Dancing.
We give prizes to Best in Costume, Best Group in Costume, and Best Couple in Costume.
You Can get your Tickets by one of many Board members listed under contact's on this webpage. Or you call Kay Mann @ 931-624-2559 for reservations.
Club Members $25 dollars Per Person, Non-Club Members $30 dollars Per Person.