The Christian holy season of Lent is fast approaching as it is set to officially begin this February 14, Valentine’s Day.
The Season of Lent, also known as the Lenten Season or simply Lent, represents the 40 days that Jesus spent in the wilderness as he prayed and fasted after he was baptized. For many Christians, especially the Catholics, it is a period of rejuvenating one’s faith and improving their relationship with the Lord.
While Jesus spent 40 days in the wilderness, the Lenten Season actually lasts for 46 days. However, as the Sundays included within the period are not counted, the holy season is only observed for 40 days.
Catholics who are 14 years old and older are instructed not to eat meat except for fish on all Fridays within the season as a form of sacrifice. While not everybody observes this, some even go the extent of depriving themselves of anything that brings pleasure, including smoking and drinking alcohol.
Unlike Christmas, which is consistently celebrated every December 25, the date of the Lenten Season changes every year. This is because it is based on the…
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