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What is Lent?
Lent is a Christian Festival. In the past it was a long, strict religious fast when people gave up all rich food. The day before Lent starts is known as Shrove Tuesday.
Lent is the time when Christians prepare for the greatest of the Christian festivals known as Easter, by thinking of things they have done wrong.
It was a time for spring-cleaning lives, as well as homes.
What happens during Lent today?
The Christian church no longer imposes a strict fast. Lent is a time when some Christians try to overcome their own faults because they believe that it was man's sin which led Jesus to be crucified.
Some Christians try to follow the example of Jesus in the desert by giving up luxuries and practising self-discipline. And they try to put aside more time to prayer and religious acts so that they can really let God into their lives.
Lent is a time for ME to establish a new GOOD habit or way of life. I gave up soda in 2010 and potato chips in 2011. To date, I've not indulged in either. This year, I have apparently given up biting my fingernails. They are already looking nice!
12 years ago. Rating: 4 | |
I gave up my undeeth.