Year by year it varies , because of the Moon's phases making the date for Easter alter.
However, a good approximation is 2 to 2 1/2 months.
The opposite of the past tense verb lent (to lend) is borrowed.The opposite time of the liturgical period Lent falls in "ordinary time" (annual period between Easter and the following Advent).
.Catholic AnswerAdvent & Lent - Violet Ordinary Time - GreenEaster & Christmas - White
You will have to show the chapter and verse, because the word "Lent" is not in the Bible. It is a tradition taken on by the Catholic Church after the death of all of Christ's Apostles.
Lent is the period of time between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Lent is supposed to be 40 days, in honor of the 40 days and 40 nights that Jesus was in the desert.
Lent marks the period Jesus was in the desert - 40 days and 40 nights
there is Easter time, ordinary time, lent Christmas season....
Advent is a time of spiritual renewal and preperation which runs for four weeks before Christmas.
Lent- the forty days between ash Wednesday and Easter.
A time during the church's year - Easter, Christmas, Lent, Advent, Ordinary time
Christmas time - including Advent Easter time - including Lent
Because Ordinary Time is when the Scriptures are read sequentially, in Order. Which is why it's called "Ordinary." The word in this context doesn't mean "not special." It means "Time that's counted." In Year A Matthew is read through. Year B, Mark; Year C, Luke. Ordinary Time includes all those weeks that do not fall into the seasons of Advent, Christmas, Lent or Easter.
The two pentitential seasons of the Church are Advent and Lent. They are symbolized by the violet colors of the vestments worn and hangings used. In the case of Advent, one is preparing for the great feast of Christmas. In Lent one is preparing for Easter.