The Young Chronicle: For 4th Graders March 15th, 2015 | Page 5

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LENT
Lent is the period of 40 days (not including Sundays) leading up to Easter, the most important festival
in the Christian calendar.
During the 40 days of Lent, Christians remember the time when Jesus went into the desert to fast
and pray before beginning his work for God. During this time Jesus was tempted several times by
Satan, but was able to resist. So, for Christians also, Lent is a time for testing their self-discipline
and sacrifice.
There are many foods that some Christians do not eat in Lent, such as meat and fish, eggs, and milky
foods. Some christians
just give up something
they really enjoy such
as cakes or chocolate.
The last week of Lent
is called Holy Week.

In the United Kingdom,
the fourth Sunday of
Lent is celebrated as
Mother’s Day.
Here are some
important days
during the lent
period.
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Ash Wednesday (Wednesday, February 18, 2015, The da