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Lent is a seven-week preparation for Easter, which in 2013 runs from 18 March to 4 may.

Lent lasts from the end of the carnival till Easter and is considered one of the strictest. It is the right time for spiritual purification, struggle with their own fears and weaknesses.





In the period of lent forbidden foods of animal origin such as dairy, meat and egg dishes. Fish also can be cooked twice — on the Annunciation and palm Sunday. In addition, from Monday to Friday, not public holidays under the ban of vegetable oil.

During lent, you also can't eat sweets, pastries, fast food and alcoholic beverages.

The most rigorous days are the first day of lent (Clean Monday) and the penultimate (good Friday), which should completely refrain from eating.

 




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