Politics in the British Isles for their good governance. They can be legislated for from the Parliament of the United Kingdom, although in practice the UK rarely exercises this power. While the Crown dependencies are not part of the United Kingdom, residents of the Isle of Man, Jersey and Guernsey are nonetheless considered British citizens, and European Union citizens by extension (with some exceptions), and are given British passports (albeit with a special cover for each Crown dependency). Nevertheless, British citizens from outside of each Crown dependency and Irish citizens may require work permits in order to work on the islands although usually this is
Carnival in the Netherlands was used as an opportunity to protest against the imperialist (and protestant) Prussia which annexated the area at the time. Many of the current militaristic traditions can be traced back to this protest feast. In the week before carnaval (usual Thursday) there are, so-called "Oude Wijven" or (old women) days and "Oudewijvenbals" (old women balls). During "Ouwe Wijve" or "Auw Wiever" the pubs and streets are crowded by costumed women, usually dressed as old women. Men who dare to go out on the streets and in the pubs are at risk to be humiliated, be hit on the buttock and