How do Christians celebrate Lent?
= Many Christians today mark the season by giving up some pleasure such as eating chocolate or drinking alcohol.Others try to do something more positive like giving money to charity or to church projects. What happens on Shove Tuesday? = It is the day before Lent officially begins. In Europe carnival processions Mardi Gras are accompanied by the eating of much rich food. In England fats are used up by making pancakes. Where does the word “Shrove” come from? = It comes from an old word “shrive” meaning to make clean. Confessions were usually made in church on this day. What happens on Ash Wednesday? = Palm crosses remaining from the previous year are burnt and the worshippers foreheads are marked with the ashes at a special service. What happens on Mothering Sunday? = This is the 4th Sunday in Lent and is also know as “Refreshment Sunday”. In England the custom of visiting ones mother this Sunday grew up. What are hot cross buns and when are they eaten? = They are spiced buns marked wit
