Carnaval, the four-day festival that precedes the beginning of Lent for Catholics, is probably Brazil's biggest Holiday. During this period (which officially ends at noon Ash Wednesday - people need their sleep), revelers take the streets and dance to the beat of the Afro-inspired drums of samba, Axe (pronounced a-shE), pagode (pa-go-dji) and other beats. Reportedly, some couples even go their separate ways during the festivities, returning home only after the parties are over - with no que
