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Cutting hairBeth | Foto: CC BY 2.0

To cut other women's hair

Sorry, wrong answer! There are many carnival customs, but this is one we invented ourselves.

Let´s try that one again...

Why are many women to be seen carrying scissors around town on the Thursday before carnival?

To cut confetti ready for the party
To cut off men's ties

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