Why? Because every overly devout parent (of which I had two) demands to know what the child is planning to give up for Lent. The most pious of children take this quite seriously and announce that ...

Aside from cutting meals and staying away from certain food, Catholics who practice penance in the form of abstinence can also give up other things for Lent. In his message for this year’s Lent ...

Additionally some people choose to give up certain foods or behaviors throughout the duration. Here's what to know about the end of Lent. Lent's 40 days represents the 40 days that Jesus spent ...

Each year as the Lenten season approaches, many Christians spend time thinking about what they’re not going to do — eat sugar ...

Lenten rules do not prohibit coffee, tea, or alcohol. Here are some popular things people choose to give up for Lent. Ultimately, giving something up for Lent creates space for spiritual ...

Fourth-year mathematics and philosophy major Grant DeRaedt said for Lent, he and a friend walk barefoot on the lakeshore and ...