I have so many thoughts after reading this! I learned a few years ago that Maryland used to be one of the main suppliers of maple syrup to the US. Due to the effects of climate change, most people don’t even consider Maryland when they think of maple syrup.
Reading about carnival in Italy in your post also got me thinking about how so many cultures around the world have some kind of pre-religion festival for goodwill, abundance, or cleansing, and how some of those cultural festivals have been syncretized through colonization. It’s interesting to notice the ways we celebrate differently for the same reasons.
And I know, there is SO much about carnival. I really tried to stay focused because it is celebrated in so many cultures and in different (yet similar) ways. I could've read about it for ages.
I have so many thoughts after reading this! I learned a few years ago that Maryland used to be one of the main suppliers of maple syrup to the US. Due to the effects of climate change, most people don’t even consider Maryland when they think of maple syrup.
Reading about carnival in Italy in your post also got me thinking about how so many cultures around the world have some kind of pre-religion festival for goodwill, abundance, or cleansing, and how some of those cultural festivals have been syncretized through colonization. It’s interesting to notice the ways we celebrate differently for the same reasons.
I didn't know that about Maryland!
And I know, there is SO much about carnival. I really tried to stay focused because it is celebrated in so many cultures and in different (yet similar) ways. I could've read about it for ages.