Because the festivities take place on the streets, hand-held sweets are in order for Carnevale. In Sicily that means chiacchiere di Carnevale, pictured. Chiacchiere are a crunchy, sweet, fried dough powdered with sugar. Eat up! Because next Tuesday, or Martedì Grasso, is your last chance to eat these “Chatter,” as they would be translated as, until next year.

(Photo Credit: Giulia Shine)