Many of the UK festivals have their roots in ancient local traditions., The cheese-rolling festival in Gloucestershire can be traced back to the 15th century., Despite the dangers to both runners and onlookers injuries are relatively common., The Up Helly Aa festival in Shetland consists of participants in Viking costumes., They are carrying flaming torches through the streets., Although it looks like an authentic Viking tradition, it was only started in the late 19th century., The word 'carnival' is probably derived from the Latin 'carnelevare', which means the 'removal of meat'. , According to the Catholic tradition there is a period of feast before the lent., During the period of lent no meat could be eaten., These days fewer people follow this tradition with reduced consumption.,

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