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February Festivals in Sicily

February marks an important month in the Sicilian calendar A                         : Carnival and The Festival of Saint Agatha. The Festival of Saint Agatha takes place at the beginning of the month between the 3rd and 5th and B                         . The festival is considered to be one of the most important religious festivals in Europe if not the world. Saint Agatha was born in Catania C                         . She is also the patron saint of breast cancer patients, fertility and Mount Etna’s eruptions. The heavy statue of the Saint is carried around the city by her loyal followers D                         .

As they move through the city they hand white flowers and candles to the crowd so that each person may hold onto something that has been blessed by the spirit of Agatha. Unlike the Festival of Saint Agatha, Carnival is not a religious celebration. Carnival occurs just before Lent and dates back to the Roman Empire. During this time people enjoy themselves to the full E                         . The most famous Carnival is in Venice; however, the Sicilian town of Acireale holds a notable, weeklong festival that attracts more and more visitors every year. People travel from all corners of Italy to see the procession of allegorical floats F                         . In the past, the spectators used to throw eggs or pieces of vegetables as they passed by, whereas now people throw confetti which is sold throughout the week.

1. however, she is the patron saint of many different places both in Sicily and parts of Spain
2. during this period most schools and businesses are closed to allow families to participate
3. which are made out of papier-mâché and are designed by famous artists
4. as they dress up in costumes or masks, take part in street parties and dance the night away
5. as it hosts two of the islands biggest celebrations
6. as they bring communities together and are enjoyed by both citizens and tourists
7. who wear white costumes to demonstrate their faith