Woolly Beasts Scare Away Winter in Slovenia

To see Europe at its wildest, join the party that kicks off the Easter season: Carnival. In Slovenia, a country with deep pagan roots, villagers scare off winter by dressing as a big shaggy creature called Kurent a funloving Slavic god of hedonism. We drop in on the fun in this extended clip from Rick Steves European The full, hourlong special is streaming now at Enjoy