In Western Christianity, Lent is a 40-day period of fasting and prayer that excludes Sundays. While the season spans from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday (46 days total), the six Sundays within that period are not counted in the 40 days of fasting because they are considered "little Easters" or days of celebration.
Key Aspects of Sundays in Lent:
Not Fast Days: Sundays are not considered days of penance or fasting; instead, they are days of rejuvenation and celebration of Christ's resurrection.
Breaking the Fast: Many Christians choose to pause their personal Lenten sacrifices (e.g., giving up sweets or social media) on Sundays.
Still Part of the Season: While not "fasting" days, Sundays are still part of the liturgical season of Lent and remain a time for spiritual reflection and, for Catholics, continued abstinence from meat if practiced.
Essentially, Sundays serve as a weekly break from the rigorous, penitential, and fasting focus of Lent.
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