Ash Wednesday is always six and a half weeks before ... is considered a sin. People, including children, also often sacrifice something they cherish. Why do people give up something for Lent?

Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week. In 2024 Lent begins on Wednesday 14 February and ends on Thursday 28 March. Lent is an old English word meaning 'lengthen'.