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from A Catholic Dictionary, edited by Donald Attwater, Second edition, revised 1957
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoThis period of preparation before Easter began to be called Lent in the Middle Ages. It is derived from words meaning "spring" as Easter comes in the spring.
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Which Christian holiday marks the ending of Lent?
Easter Sunday marks the ending of Lent.
What is lent called in England and why?
It's just called Lent.
What Christian period is at the end of Lent?
Holy Week followed by the Easter Triduum come at the end of Lent.
Can christian-catholics say alleluia during lent?
No
In christian terms what is the period of time immediately proeding Easter called?
Lent- the forty days between ash Wednesday and Easter.
What do people do on the christian holiday Lent?
On the Christian holiday Lent people typically commit to fasting or giving up items or services that are considered luxuries. Lent usually lasts for a period of about six weeks leading up to Easter Sunday.
How is Lent celebrated by each individual christian?
Lent is celebrated differently by everyone. Usually you will give up something for lent or take up some form of betterment.
What Christian season does St Patricks day fall on?
lent
What are the main times of the Christian year?
Lent easter xmas
Patrick's day comes during the christian season of?
Lent.
What day is the Christian mass on during Lent?
It is on Holy Thursday.
What is Lent to the French?
Lent is called 'le Carême' in French.
