KARNEVAL.

In Germany, Karneval (as they have it in Köln) or Fasching (as it is rendered in Bavaria and in most of the States) begins 11 November.  Ordinarily, Cold Spring Shops commences its Fasching observance with the beginning of carnival season North American style (at Epiphany, as introduced to these shores in Mobile, Alabama.)

This has been another trying year, and perhaps we'd best have some Karneval festivities, even if we don't get going right at the official start time.

OK, sing along with me ...

We might do a Karneval countdown during Advent, or do Advent and then Karneval, or maybe something else.  For this weekend, let it snow.