Venice Throws Wild Party Before Lent

background - n. the part of a picture that is farthest from the person seeing it

banquet – n. a dinner held for many people, usually to celebrate a special event

carnival – n.  a celebration held before Lent that includes music and dancing

costume – adj. involving people wearing costumes

fast - v. to eat no food for a period of time

festival – n. a special time or event when people gather to celebrate something

kicks off - v. to start or begin

mask – n. a covering used to hide or disguise your face

master - n. someone with control over another person; the owner of a slave