Frankfurt Stock Exchange Celebrates Carnival in Costume
In honor of Carnival celebrations in Germany, even those on the clock at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange join in on the festive spirit—and dress accordingly.
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A stock broker in a shark costume talks on the phone while working at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange on February 21, 2012. Traders wear costumes as part of a long-standing tradition in honor of Germany's Carnival festivities. The country also hosts pre-Lent celebrations similar to New Orleans' Mardi Gras and Brazil's Carnival.
