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The Encyclopaedia Britannica describes Lent as a significant period in the Christian liturgical calendar, observed by many denominations as a time of fasting, prayer, and penance leading up to Easter. It lasts for 40 days, excluding Sundays, and commemorates the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the desert. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and is marked by various traditions, including abstaining from certain foods or activities. The observance aims to prepare believers spiritually for the celebration of Easter.

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