Karneval, Fasching für Kinder leicht erklärt – 4,19min
This video explains some of the most important terms around Karnival for children.
Fasching 👺🍬 – warum, wie & wo Karneval in Deutschland ist – 4,41min
This video gives a more detailed explanation of Karnival, where it is celebrated, how it is celebrated and its historical origins. The German is spoken slowly and there is the option to turn on English subtitles.
Karneval in Köln, Mainz und Rottweil – 5.21min
This Video takes a trip around some of the most famous Carnival cities in Germany and their unique traditions from Weiberfastnacht (Women’s carnival) to Aschermittwoch (Ash Wednesday). It is great way to let students see some of the real celebrations and explain the meaning behind them. There is an option for english subtitles.
Background info on Karneval/Fastnacht for teachers
Resources-for-german 