lenten

Meanings

• noun

  The period of forty days, beginning on Ash Wednesday and ending on Holy Saturday, observed by Christians as a time of penitence, prayer, and fasting.

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Variants

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Lenten

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Etymology

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From Old French lent, 'long,' from Latin quadragesima, 'fortieth,' from quaragintae, 'fortieth.'

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Trivia

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1. Lent begins on the first day of spring.

2. In some traditions, Lenten practices include giving up not just food, but also activities such as watching TV or using social media.

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1. Ash Wednesday: The beginning of the Lenten season, marked by the imposition of ashes on the forehead.

2. Easter: The Christian holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, which follows Lent.

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Lent is a significant period in the Christian liturgical calendar. It is a time for reflection, repentance, and spiritual preparation for the celebration of Easter. During Lent, many Christians choose to give up certain foods or habits as a form of penance.

How to Memorize "lenten"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a calendar with the forty days of Lent marked off.

2. associate
   

   - Associate Lent with the season of renewal and growth.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lent is for Lentils' to remember the practice of giving up certain foods during Lent.

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