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Beginning March 5, and ending on April 17, Lent is a 40-day period when Christians prepare for Easter. Every year, Lent begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday. During this time, observers practice fasting, repentance, moderation and spiritual discipline. This is meant to imitate Jesus Christ's actions and reflect on his life, death and resurrection.

Lent was first practiced in the fourth century as a period of self-examination and self-denial to prepare for Easter. While Catholics have observed strict fasting rules over the centuries, nowadays only Ash Wednesday, Good Friday and all Fridays during Lent are considered fasting days. Orthodox Christians, on the other hand, observe stricter fasting rules - abstaining from meat, dairy and egg products during this time.

The Lenten season is also seen as a time to give up something pleasurable - which could be anything from chocolate to habits like swearing or procrastinating.

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