Roman Catholic AnswerLent is a particular time to practice the three practices of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving.
prayer fasting almsgiving
The Gloria is not said or sung and the Alleluia is not said during Lent.
there is never no mass celebrated during lent
During Lent.
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Yes, Catholics may eat pies during Lent unless they are meat pies and those may not be eaten on Fridays during Lent.
Pagans do not observe Lent. Lent is a Christian practice. Modern pagans call Lent Lent, the same as we call Passover Passover, Ramadan Ramadan and Mothers' Day Mothers' day. Most pagans practice extreme religious tolerance, just because a religious or secular holiday is not "ours" does not mean we do not recognise it.
No, you cannot get married during the period when Orthodox Lent begins and Orthodox Easter, as Great Lent is a period of mourning and fasting. You can get married before Lent or after Easter, but not during Lent.
During Lent, Catholics traditionally abstain from eating meat on Fridays as a form of penance and remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice on Good Friday. This practice is meant to foster self-discipline, prayer, and reflection during the Lenten season. Fish and other seafood are often consumed as an alternative to meat on these days.
Nothing in particular happens if you are over 18 during Lent.
during lent people play music like gospel