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Sigma KEE - Lent
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lent
In Western Christianity, an instance of Lent is a 40-day period of (relative) fasting and reflection preceding an instance of EasterSunday. In the US, Lent is observed predominantly by RomanCatholics, with lesser participation by members of other Christian denominations, some of which even consider Lent not to be a legitimate ChristianHoliday.
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Parents Christian holiday An instance of ChristianHoliday is a Holiday instituted and observed by members of Christianity.
  moveable holiday MoveableHoliday is the class of Holidays whose observance is not fixed to recurrences of any particular calendar day. For example, UnitedStatesMemorialDay is observed on the last Monday of May.


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