Is Lent only for Catholics?
No. Eastern Orthodox, most main-line Protestant denominations, and a growing number of Evangelicals also celebrate Lent. ChaCha!
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Lent is mostly observed by the Lutheran, Methodist, Presbyterian and Anglican denominations, and also by Roman Catholics.
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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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In the Christian tradition, Lent is a 40-day period (time dep...
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Lent in the Christian tradition, is the period leading up to ...
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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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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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Lent in the Christian tradition, is the period leading up to ...
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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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In the Christian tradition, Lent is a 40-day period (time dep...
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Lent begins on 25 February 2009 and ends on 11 April 2009, wh...
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If we give up something for lent, can we stop giving it up on holy thursday which is today?
Lent Ends on 11 April 2009, the day before Easter. In the Cat...
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What types of meat are Catholics not allowed to eat on Fridays during Lent?
Catholics aren't allowed to eat any meat during Lent, althoug...
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What is the date Lent ends this year?
Lent ends on Saturday, April 11th. Easter is the following da...
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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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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 ...
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Why is lent 46 days this year?
Lent is actually 46 days rather than 40 days. Why? Because th...
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.
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