Lent

Each year, Christians kick off the period of Lent with Ash Wednesday, marking the 46-day countdown to Easter Sunday. Lent is a time of personal sacrifice and self-discipline, reflecting the Christian parable of Jesus’s 40-day journey into the desert. It is marked by prayer, fasting, and resisting the temptations of worldly distractions as a way to spiritually prepare for Easter. 

Christians worldwide observe Lent with diverse traditions. In Western countries, Ash Wednesday marks the start, with fasting and church services. Latin America celebrates with Carnival and solemn ceremonies. Eastern Orthodox communities fast strictly and have unique customs. In parts of Africa, fasting and prayer are common, while in Asia and the Middle East, various traditions and practices reflect the region’s cultural influences. Lent serves as a unifying spiritual period, demonstrating the richness of Christian traditions across the globe. 

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