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February
Short and accursed is how Italians traditionaly describe February. It might still be
chilly down south, but almond trees start to blossom and Carnevale season brightens
things up with confetti, costumes and sugar-dusted treats.
Carnevale
In the period leading up to Ash Wednesday, many southern towns stage pre-Lenten carni-
vals. One of the most flamboyant is the Carnevale di Acireale (
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, the elaborate
and whimsical floats of which are famous throughout the country.
