Festival Days
This day marks the first day of Lent in Western Christianity
Ash Wednesday
The number of days in the season of Lent is inspired by this biblical event
Jesus temptation in the wilderness
Refraining from food or drink between sunrise and sunset, or giving up a particular food for an entire season are both examples of this
Fasting
In Hong Kong, observants are often exempt from traditional fasting and offered alternative forms of penance because Ash Wednesday often coincides with this
Chinese New Year
On this day, many worship services include the practice of the pastor and other congregational leaders washing the feet of every worshiper
Maundy Thursday
The word Lent comes from an old Englush word with Dutch roots meaning what
Spring Season
At King of Kings Lutheran Church, our lenten Midweek services will take place at what weekly time and day
Wednesdays at 6pm
This festival, especially celebrated in the southern unites states is celebrated the week preceeding Ash Wednesday
Mardi Gras
In recent years this day has found favor in place of Palm Sunday, because of the assumption that less people will attend church on Good Friday
Passion Sunday
In the Old Tesament, the first instance of fastong for 40 days was done by this person
Moses
Traditionally, only those aged 21 through 59 were obliged to do this lenten practice.
Fasting
In this part of the world, a common practice during Holy week includes hanging dummies of Judas from the porch
Central America
Traditionally considered the end of lent, this service often includes the retelling of Old Testament stories of God's faithfulness
Easter Vigil
This feast day is the last Sunday in the Western Christian Liturgical calendar proceeding Ash Wednesday
Transfiguration Sunday
This major restaurant chain changes its menu offerings and specials to acommodate those practicing meat-free Fridays
McDonalds
In the Czech Republic, the Wednesday of Holy week is called "Ugly Wednesday", and recieves its name from this exceptionally dirty task that is often done on that day
Chimney Sweeping
Holy Wednesday is celebrated by some Christians the Wednesday before Easter, and commemorates what?
The Betrayal of Judas Iscariat
The earliest known observance of lent took place in what year
325 A.D
Historical records have shown that December was an exceptionally uncommon month to be born in many Christian Countries because of this lenten practice
Abstinence
In Eastern Christianity, this festival day is celebrated on the sixth Monday before Palm Sunday, and marks the first day of Lent.
Clean Monday (Also known as Pure Monday, Ash Monday, Monday of Lent, or Green Monday)