With the Spring Equinox taking place on the 20th of March, it was decided to start the Spring Carnival on St. Patrick's Day and end it on the following Saturday, but with more analysis, it was determined that Palm Sunday, and the start of Easter Week, followed. So for simplicity's sake, it was decided to merge the earlier Easter Festival with the newer Spring Carnival. After that, there were other decisions to work on.
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"First off, what exactly IS the Renaissance?" asked Clara during one Animalia Council meeting.
"It's basically the rebirth of art, culture, and science in Europe from the 14th to the 17th centuries." said one visiting historian, "Part of it was at least fueled by the Black Death. During a three year period during the 14th Century, 30-60% of Europe's population was killed by that disease. What did result from that was a severe labor shortage, which prompted the invention of labor saving devices, such as mills and the printing press."
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After some more discussion, it was decided to separate major areas, such as the Renaissance Fair, from other parts of the Spring Carnival. While there were going to be medieval reenactors, there was a surprising offer that was made.
"We've gotten a surprising offer from Europe." said Scales, reading something that had just popped up on his tablet. "One of the few schools in Europe that still trains battle horses is going to be donating several of their "retired" graduates for uplifting after one last joust."
Another thing that was done was to include scenes from other parts of the "known" world during the time of the Renaissance, such as India, China, and Africa.
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Another major thing that was decided on was the addition of the first part of the Mister and Miss Farmhand Competition, generally known as Spring Planting. These events would mainly be ones that are done to prepare for growing crops, etc. that were usually done during the spring. One of the biggest complaints on the website was on how the mudwrestling competition wouldn't take place until the Summer Caretaking, but because of how unpredictable spring weather could be, they didn't want to risk harm due to a sudden cold snap.
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"One of the hallmarks of a Renaissance Fair is most of the reenactors wearing opaque, medieval-era tights." said another medieval historian. "So don't be surprised if someone done as a medieval troubadour (and not doing a good job at it) ends up with his medieval era lute/mandolin down the back of his tights."
"We can call that a 'lute wedgie in mid-greensleeves.'" said Harry, having seen it in a cartoon once, and generating a few laughs at it.
"Do take a picture of it and show me." replied the historian.