So what’s all this about Lent?
Growing up, my church did not participate in Lent (we do more now). I know basically what it involves, but I’ve lacked the history and tradition that comes with it. Seeing others celebrate Lent made me more curious.
So I started with a definition: “Lent, in the Christian church, a period of penitential preparation for Easter. In Western churches it begins on Ash…