The season of Lent is traditionally a period of meditation, prayer and spiritual reflection and renewal among Christians. It begins on Ash Wednesday [25 February this year], following what is called Shrove Tuesday – or in many, including our house – Pancake Tuesday. It continues for 40 days [not counting Sundays] until the Saturday before Easter.
Lent comes from an old English word meaning “spring” with Germanic root meaning “lengthen.” It is a season of preparation, of awakening. It’s a time of preparation to celebrate with great joy the resurrection.
Some people give up something for lent. We'll talk a little about that in a couple of days. But if you feel the need to give up chocolate, please feel free to send it to me!
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