I am giving up on scabbing off food, and spending parents money , Lent is a special time of reflection and faith, practiced in prayer and by the act of giving up something. That “something” depends on the person observing Lent, with the main guidelines being that it has to be something that’s challenging to give up during this period. (In other words, giving up chores wouldn’t fit the bill.)
For Western Christian Churches that observe the church year, Lent starts on Ash Wednesday (February 26). For many denominations, this begins what the church considers the "forty day fast within Lent"—the 40 days leading up to Easter Sunday (April 12). But the 40 days aren’t as straightforward in regards to timing. For one, you’ll notice that there are actually 46 days between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. This is because the Sundays of Lent aren’t “prescribed days of fast and abstinence” by the church. Basically, it means that it’s up to the individual to continue abstaining from the item or act of their choosing on Sundays.
In all, the act of giving up something for Lent is to practice self-discipline and remember the sacrifices Jesus made. Here are a few common items and acts that many choose to give up for Lent.
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