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Carnival in Germany began in ancient times, when masked Teutons made as much noise as possible to chase away the evil spirits of winter. And in  the Cologne area it now begins with �Weiberfastnacht�, where women take over the streets and no necktie is safe from the giant scissors they carry.
Women's Thursday, Carnival in Cologne
Francine A. McKenna - German Culture Editor German Culture Site - German Culture Facebook Avatar: HOHENZOLLERNBRÃœCKE Cologne with CATHEDRAL and LUDWIG MUSEUM. The Bridge a symbol of how Germany was rebuilt after WWII, it was left in ruins, the Cathedral with roots in the 13th century represents the country's history, Museum of Modern Art the present day.
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Francine what a wonderful tradition - and great to know it has survived nearly two centuries. I hsve visions of poor, unsuspecting tourists or visitors in complete shock. Interesting to know that tie cutting against the tie-wearer's will could end in court proceedings - has this actually happened?
Asha Sahni
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Yes indeed it has happened Asha. Not everyone is a fan of Carnival so they mostly keep out of the way for the days it takes place, however others are determined life should go on as always, so wearing their Givenchy/Salvatore Ferragamo/Dior silk ties they go out into the world.
Unfortunately this is not always a good idea when surrounded by scissor carrying revelers, and so court cases loom.
It happens to tourists too of course. They know about Carnival, and are often there just to see it happening, nevertheless many have no idea at all about the tie snipping element. Luckily not many tourists wear ties because simply saying 'I am a tourist and I don't speak German', does not always save them if they are dressed 'in their Sunday best'. 
Francine A. McKenna - German Culture Editor German Culture Site - German Culture Facebook Avatar: HOHENZOLLERNBRÃœCKE Cologne with CATHEDRAL and LUDWIG MUSEUM. The Bridge a symbol of how Germany was rebuilt after WWII, it was left in ruins, the Cathedral with roots in the 13th century represents the country's history, Museum of Modern Art the present day.
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And if they are not speaking German when they say "I don't speak German" they may not be understood anyway! Great defence if it got to court....
Asha Sahni
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