The Schembart Carnival or Nuremberg Shrovetide Carnival (German: Schembartlauf, from Schembart (lit. 'bearded mask', Middle High German: schëme, schëm 'mask' and Lauf, 'run, running') was popular in Nuremberg, Germany in the 15th century before it ended in 1539. The carnival featured costumed men with masks carved of wood, carrying on and generally acting foolishly.
The Schembart Carnival or Nuremberg Shrovetide Carnival (German: Schembartlauf, from Schembart (lit. 'bearded mask', Middle High German: schëme, schëm 'mask' and Lauf, 'run, running') was popular in Nuremberg, Germany in the 15th century before it ended in 1539. The carnival featured costumed men with masks carved of wood, carrying on and generally acting foolishly.
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