40 days if your a christian
It is actually 46 days from Ash Wednesday to Easter. Sunday's are not counted making it 40 days. Don't think it is a "cheat" day though.
Sack Cloth and ashes are used in the Old Testament for mourning, submission. Ninevah is an example where for 40 days-the length of Lent-all citizens & the King worn sack cloth and put on ashes. For Lent it is a sign of Humility and forgiveness from God.
He lent her the book yesterday.She lent over and picked up her drink.
with a lent brush
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Lent might mean as sacrifice, but there is no other word or an alternative for Lent.
There were 7 Fridays in Lent 2008, just as there are in evey Lent.
If your birthday is not in Lent, then of course you can. If it is in Lent, you probably should still stay off what you have given up if you are serious about honouring Lent.
lent prepares us for easter
No. Sundays are not included in Lent!
Easter is the end of Lent.
During Lent.
You don't really have to prepare for Lent. I guess, in order to prepare for Lent you could start thinking about what you want to give up for Lent.