The document provides an overview of Carnival and Lent traditions. Some key points:
1) Carnival comes from the Latin phrase "carnem levare" meaning "to take away the flesh," referring to the prohibition of eating meat during the 40 days of Lent.
2) Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday, symbolizing Christ's time in the desert and other biblical periods of 40 years/days.
3) During Lent and Carnival, Christians strengthen their faith through acts of prayer and penance to dominate passions, as Carnival involves feasting before the fasting of Lent.