Lent, as this preparation time is called in the Church, begins March 6th and lasts until the FEAST on April 24th. Like a doctor who writes a prescription for her patients, the Church prescribes a fast from all meat, dairy, oil, and wine.
This Sunday, February 27, is Meatfare Sunday, which means to the layman, "Time to eat all the meat that's left in your refrigerator, because there's no more for a loooong time after today."
The following Sunday, March 5th, is Cheesefare Sunday, which means to the layman, "Throw a party in which you can serve tons of crackers and all the dairy you have left in your house."
Happy Lenting, everyone.
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