How long does lent last?
Lent is a forty-day period before Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday. Sundays are skipped when we counting forty days. ChaCha on!
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Lent lasts for 40 days and 40 nights. It goes from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday.
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Lent lasts 40 days, from Ash Wednesday till Easter, not counting Sundays. Next Lent begins 25 Feb 2009 ends on 11 April 2009.
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Why can't Catholics say hallelujah during lent?
I'm sorry. I could not find why Catholics could not say Halle...
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When does lent begin in the year 2012?
In 2012 Ash Wednesday falls on February 22. Washington's birt...
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Do catholics fast on friday 'S during lent?
Yes, Ash Wednesday and every Friday of Lent are fast days for...
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Why aren't Sundays included in the 40 days of Lent?
Sundays are skipped when we count the forty days, because Sun...
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Can you eat fish and chicken on lent?
Catholics must not necessarily eat fish on Fridays. They must...
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What does the color purple represent in lent?
In Lent, the color purple symbolizes pain, suffering, and the...
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In the Christian tradition, Lent is a 40-day period (time dep...
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When does lent begin in the year 2012?
In 2012 Ash Wednesday falls on February 22. Washington's birt...
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Why can't Catholics say hallelujah during lent?
I'm sorry. I could not find why Catholics could not say Halle...
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What day does lent end on this year in 2011?
Lent ends on Holy Saturday, which is Saturday, April 23, 2011...
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Why aren't Sundays included in the 40 days of Lent?
Sundays are skipped when we count the forty days, because Sun...
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What is the history behind lent?
Lent becomes more regularized after the legalization of Chris...
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What religion celebrates lent?
Lent, is celebrated by Catholics, it is the forty-day-long li...
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Why do Catholics eat fish on Fridays during lent?
Because it is generally not considered meat.
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Is it ok to eat something you gave up for lent a day before lent ends?
Technically, Sundays are not part of Lent. Today they are tho...
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What does the color purple represent in lent?
In Lent, the color purple symbolizes pain, suffering, and the...
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Give up at least one thing for 40 days as a sacrifice to the ...
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Why is lent 46 days this year?
Lent is actually 46 days rather than 40 days. Why? Because th...
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Catholics fast on Ash Wednesday & Good Friday. The Church def...
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How many more Fridays are there in Lent?
Easter is on April 4th this year, so you only have two Sunday...
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What does the color purple represent in lent?
In Lent, the color purple symbolizes pain, suffering, and the...
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What are some Lent activities?
Some activities for Lent are: Lenten Poster - make a poster f...
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If your fasting can you drink water on Lent?
Yes. You may only drink water or juices when fasting on Lent....
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Why don't Catholics eat meat on Friday's in Lent?
Friday has been signalized as an abstinence day, in order to ...
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Give up at least one thing for 40 days as a sacrifice to the ...
About Lent
Lent is a period in the Christian calendar leading up to Holy Week, which culminates in Easter. Lent is traditionally a time when fasting occurred in past times. Today many people 'give up' something for Lent in order to be in a more reflective mood.
About Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, which occurs 46 days before Easter. It is preceded each year by Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras. Ash Wednesday is on March 9 this year (2011).
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