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5 interesting facts about Ash Wednesday, Lent

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Twitter
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2. Why do people give up things they enjoy for Lent?

A common way Christians observe Lent is to give up something they like during the season. Popular options include ceasing social media use or entertainment, as well as abstaining from drinking, smoking or eating sweets and candy. 

According to an entry on the website "What's in the Bible?" this practice has a scriptural basis in Luke 9:23, which reads, "Then he said to them all: "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross daily and follow me."

"So, essentially it's about self denial, carrying our cross and following Jesus. It is something that's done in a prayerful way, so that we can wholly renew ourselves in Christ," according to  What's in the Bible.

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