give something up to remember how Jesus fasted for 40 day and 40 nights.
Christians dont really "have" Lent its more like a tradition. Christians are preparing for the Death and Resurection of Jesus Christ
If they are Christians, you don't need to be a certain nationality to celebrate lent.
It is called Lent.
Those Canadians who are also Christians would likely observe lent, in common with other Christians wherever they may live.
Lent is not celebrated. That is an oxymoron. However, people, at least good Christians, do observe Lent in England.
Because Jesus/God did.
lent
The majority of Afghanistan is Muslim, therefore they do not do Lent. Muslims do not do the same practices as Christians.
Daily bible readings are supposed to be apart of everyday routine. It is not mandated that the reading be increased for the lent season, but it is expected that a Catholic sacrifice their time or give up something they enjoy as apart of lent.
Christian keep lent by prayer, good deeds and fasting and giving up a habbit.
Rosary is a prayer, so Christian can pray anytime they want to during their life, including Lent.
Shrove Tuesday does not end on mardi gras, it is mardi gras.The Christian festival of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday. The day before this is Shrove Tuesday, sometimes called Pancake Day. The French name for this is Mardi Gras, which means 'fat Tuesday'.Christians are supposed to avoid consuming fat or eggs during Lent. British christians use up their eggs the day before Lent begins by making lots of pancakes, hence pancake day. French christians concentrate on using up their fat, hence fat Tuesday.