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5 Facts about the 40 Days of Lent and Funny Lent Memes about Ash Wednesday and more.

LENT FACTS

#1

Ash Wednesday marks the first of 40 days of Lent. Ashes on one's forehead are meant to symbolize Christ and life. We begin and end as ash.

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LENT FACTS

#2

Lent is 40 Days symbolizing Jesus Christ's 40 day fast in the desert.

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Who doesn't love a good meme? Yes, we can even  meme the Holy week of Lent with a Batman lent meme! 

LENT FACTS

#3

Lent is a holy season of reflection. Some choose to give up & others choose good deeds to give other ways during this time.

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LENT FACTS

#4

While typically Lent is thought to be celebrated by Catholics, actually many religions (and non-religious) celebrate the 40 days of Lent.

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LENT FACTS

#5

Did you know that many Catholics don't eat meat on Fridays during Lent? This is why McDonalds times their fish sandwiches during the season of Lent.

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40 DAYS OF LENT

However you celebrate the next 40 days, we hope that you are able to reflect and grow during this holy Lenten season.