Festivals

   person disapproving of the party

   person passing by

   person enjoying themselves in a lively way

period during which food is restricted for religious purposes

delicious vegetable dish made with lentils

traditional carnival season in South America

old house normally used as a museum

stand, compartment where goods are sold

giant figure

dancing by the fire to honor the gods

offering something to the gods, normally killing an animal

religious ceremony held every year for Christmas

carefully distribute

mark something messily with a substance

fire a weapon from a long distance

light

shine

glow

nationally

universally

publicly

entertainment

comedy

pleasure

observances

rituals

manifestations

centered on

circled around

pointed to

from local kiosks

from trucks

from home

 they have health problems

they wish for a prosperous year

they hope it will destroy the evil

musicians

 tourists

 children

before Lent

on Christmas

right after Brazilian Thanksgiving

by walking on fire

with fireworks

with a sacrifice and a banquet