Easter & Lent Flashcard

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What is Lent traditionally known as in the Christian calendar?

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A time of fasting and prayer

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How long does Lent last?

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40 days

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What event does Easter celebrate in Christianity?

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The resurrection of Jesus Christ

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Which day marks the beginning of Lent?

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Ash Wednesday

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What do many Christians give up during Lent as a form of sacrifice?

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Luxuries

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What is the significance of Ash Wednesday?

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It marks the beginning of Lent with the distribution of ashes.

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What is traditionally not eaten on Fridays during Lent by many Christians?

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Meat

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What event does Palm Sunday commemorate?

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The entry of Jesus into Jerusalem

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What is the Holy Week?

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The last week of Lent leading up to Easter

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On which day is the Last Supper thought to have occurred? Good Friday, Holy Thursday, Easter Sunday, Ash Wednesday

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Holy Thursday