The meaning of the Lenten season is to use this time for reflection on Jesus Christ, to recognize his affliction and his atonement, his life, death, burial, and resurrection. Christians who keep Lent commonly make a dedication to fast, or to give up something, like smoking, watching TV, social media, or a food or drink, such as sweets, chocolate, or coffee. Some Christians also take on a Lenten observance, like reading the Bible and spending more time in prayer to draw nearer to God.
Strict partakers of Lent do not eat meat on Fridays, usually opting for fish. The purpose of this spiritual obedience is to increase the faith of the observer and generate a closer relationship with God.
As reported by Stewardship , a UK Christian charity, in their 40acts challenge:. It is thought to have Germanic roots and seems likely to have been used to describe the season when the days began to lengthen, signifying new life and renewal.
Over time, the word Lent came to be linked specifically to the Christian tradition of fasting before Easter, which always coincided with the spring. Early Christians knew the significance of Easter called for appropriate preparations. There are a number of other conventions associated with Lent including a tradition of avoiding meat and fish, fats, eggs, and milky foods — although this is not widely observed.
Ash Wednesday also sees Christians go to Church where they receive a smudge of ashes on their foreheads. He was greeted by a jubilant crowd who laid palm branches in front of him as he rode into the city.
Log In. Contact us Sign up for newsletters. This year, Lent begins on Wednesday, February 17, The first day of Lent is called Ash Wednesday. On Ash Wednesday, priests gather ashes from the previous Palm Sunday more on that later and rub them on congregants' foreheads. They do this while citing Genesis " For you are dust, and to dust you shall return. Another option is to give themselves to a cause, which could include volunteering.
There's an entire list of events leading up to the finale that's called Holy Week. Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. This marks Jesus's arrival in Jerusalem, where he received palm branches at his feet, according to 40Acts.
During Palm Sunday services, churchgoers are given palm crosses that are supposed to be kept until the next year. Lent When is Lent ? Lent starts on Wednesday, March 2, in days and ends on Saturday, April 16th in days. Calendar for Lent celebrants participating in a street procession during Holy Week. Lent starts on Wednesday, February 22, in days and ends on Saturday, April 8th in days. Dates of other holidays, events and celebrations.
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