What are you giving up for Lent?(those who observe

[Starscream]

Originally Posted by taltos

Also to clarify one thing in the original post, Lent is not a holiday, it is a 40 day period of spiritual preparation for Christ's resurrection on Easter. Starts on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday.

You are absolutely right. I did slip up there (somewhat). Easter, which is a holiday, marks the end of lent (or day after). Holiday no longer means holy day in our society anymore.


As for giving back to the community, that is also what Lent is about, but it seems to be downplayed for the masses. I commend you for doing so.