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by: herron1345 Active Indicator LED Icon 16 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 11:25am  
Today, Feb. 18, is Ash Wednesday, which kicks off the first day of Lent and
signals the approach of Easter. Here are three things to know about the
day.
What’s the purpose of Ash Wednesday?
It marks first day of the 40 days of Lent, a roughly six-week period
(not including Sundays) dedicated to reflection, prayer and fasting in
preparation for Easter. It ends on Holy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy
Week (the week leading up to Easter) that marks the Last Supper. In
addition to certain rules about foods and fasting, many Christians (and
even non-Christians) abstain from additional foods, luxury or material
goods or certain activities and habits.
Where do the ashes some people put on their face come from?
They’re obtained from the burning of the palms of the previous Palm
Sunday, which occurs on the Sunday before Easter, and applied during
services. Palm Sunday marks Jesus’ return to Jerusalem, when people
waved palm branches to celebrate his arrival. The ashes are typically
mixed with Holy Water or oil.
What do the ashes mean?
The ashes, applied in the shape of a cross, are a symbol of penance,
mourning and mortality. Centuries ago, participants used to sprinkle
themselves with ashes and repent much more publicly, but the practice
fell away sometime between the 8th-10th century before evolving into
what it is today. There aren’t any particular rules about how long the
ashes should be worn, but most people wear them throughout the day as a
public expression of their faith and penance. 4951
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lola Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 11:26am  
Are you giving up  Emoticon ??I'm not sure what to give up yet. 4951
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~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 11:27am  
That reminds me I have to give up something for lent> What will it be?Coffee?Alcohol?kw.com?Carbs?Sugar? 4951
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herron1345 Active Indicator LED Icon 16 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 11:29am  
@lola....Blasphemy, dude!
 
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Francita Active Indicator LED Icon 17
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 11:29am  
That reminds me I have to give up something for lent> What will it be?Coffee?Alcohol?kw.com?Carbs?Sugar?
 
@notfromhere:
 
Coffee...no
alcohol...no
kwd.com...maybe
carbs...no
sugar...maybe 4951
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CBP210 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 11:30am  
Happy Ash Wednesday.Of course I have to give up meat. So who is with me to go fishing for some sheepshead. 4951
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notfromhere Active Indicator LED Icon 12
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 11:32am  
I just logged off Facebook. I'll give that up for lent 4951
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WskyTngoFxtrt Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 11:40am  
I am soooooooo close to canning Facebook for good or at least a VERY long vacation from it. Really tired of the middle school, low road BS. Facebook is 49% "look at me, my life is cool and way better than yours" and 49% cryptic, vague "I'm a victim, show me some sympathy" BS. The other 2% is actual legit information. 4951
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mm4731 Active Indicator LED Icon 13
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 11:41am  
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WskyTngoFxtrt Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 11:41am  
I'm giving up religion for lent
@mm4731: Nailed it. 4951
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herron1345 Active Indicator LED Icon 16 OP 
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 11:43am  
@mm4731@WskyTngoFxtrt
 
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foxymama Active Indicator LED Icon 14
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 2:02pm  
I had McDonalds and chocolate bar for lunch, so there goes giving up meat, sugar or fried foods.I like giving up Facebook till Easter.  Good idea!!  Giving up KDC, No Way! 4951
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GoldenGirl Active Indicator LED Icon 15
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 2:21pm  
I'm giving up bread.....  God help me !!! 4951
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Ashley87 Active Indicator LED Icon
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 2:21pm  
I'm giving up the internet. Peace out. 4951
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CBP210 Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 2:29pm  
Someone dared me to give up my guns. I said hell no. 4951
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WskyTngoFxtrt Active Indicator LED Icon 10
~ 9 years ago   Feb 18, '15 2:30pm  
Someone dared me to give up my guns. I said hell no.
@CBP210: As they rob you the next day. 4951
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