Carnival season is upon us, and many countries worldwide are putting on incredibly vibrant celebrations well worth attending. These are the best of the best.

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Samaha, S.M. While the Virgin Mary probably possessed no gold to smooth her life in the household of the Holy Family, she wears a crown of gold that circles the earth. Flower gardens around the world ...

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Italian farmer Alessandro Mazzuoli might only ... It means less work, but the flowers are smaller, and the stigmas are smaller, too.” Yields can also vary from year to year.

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