On correction I would make to this posting, however, is Weiberfastnacht. It is actually “lady’s night” or “Women’s Carnival Day” and is celebrated in some parts of Germany the Thursday before Rosenmontag. Women bring scissors with them to the celebrations that evening and if they see a man in sight, they may cut off his tie if he is wearing one. Some areas refer to it as “Schmutziger Donnnerstag” or “Dirty Thursday.” (Similar to a “fat Thursday” reference.)