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It reminds them of Christ's sufferings and death, and Ash Wednesday tells us of our mortality. "Ashes to ashes and dust to dust". The body was created to house the soul on earth and to the earth it will return, but the soul lives on.
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Why do Christians have lent?
Christians dont really "have" Lent its more like a tradition. Christians are preparing for the Death and Resurection of Jesus Christ
How do Germans celebrate Lent?
If they are Christians, you don't need to be a certain nationality to celebrate lent.
What do Christians call the time of preparation leading up to Easter?
It is called Lent.
Do Canadians celebrate Lent?
Those Canadians who are also Christians would likely observe lent, in common with other Christians wherever they may live.
Do people in England celebrate Lent?
Lent is not celebrated. That is an oxymoron. However, people, at least good Christians, do observe Lent in England.
Why do Christians celebrate lent?
Because Jesus/God did.
What do Christians call the preparation leading up to Easter?
lent
Why do you receive ashes on the first day of lent?
According to the Catholic Church, you receive ashes on the first day of lent to remind you that from dust you came, and to dust you shall return.
Do the people of Afghanistan do Lent for God or even Jesus?
The majority of Afghanistan is Muslim, therefore they do not do Lent. Muslims do not do the same practices as Christians.
What is the day before Mardi Gras called?
The Wednesday after Mardi Gras is referred to as Ash Wednesday. It is the first day of the Catholic Lenten season and is named this because of the custom of marking our foreheads with ashes as a sign of repentance and to remind us of our mortality.
Can Christians use Rosary Beads in Lent?
Rosary is a prayer, so Christian can pray anytime they want to during their life, including Lent.
Christians keep Lent by prayer good works and what?
Christian keep lent by prayer, good deeds and fasting and giving up a habbit.
