Carnival originated in Europe and can be traced back to the winter festivals that were celebrated in the Middle Ages. The ...

The Brazilian Carnival is a lively and diverse festival that has something for everyone. If you're looking to experience Carnival in a famous destination, here are seven must-visit places: Rio de ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (JTA) — A leading Brazilian Jewish official gave a thumbs up to a local Carnival performance that featured swastikas and mirrored a spectacle that raised eyebrows in the 1990s.

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will become on Sunday the country's first president in the last 15 years to attend one of the samba-school parades at the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro ...