When should LENT end.
The day before ASH Wednesday is celebrated by millions with a day of excess. In new "Orleans there is Mardi Gras in other places they call it Carnival. Drinking , eating, parting and more carnal activities are the highlights. They highlight a day that proceeds the start of a holy period of self denial, fasting and spiritual reflection for millions. Another name for this day is fat tuesday .One can only wonder how many of those tens of millions actually follow the party withthe spiritual preparation that begins with ASH Wednesday and ends 46 day later on Easter or Resurrection sunday. This period is celebrated by the majority of western Christians. Many call it LENT many do not but still recognize the period. Sundays for many are nor included since that is the Sabbath day each week. this is how 46 days becomes 40. Eastern Orthodox faith begins the Lent period on different days some on sunday and some monday, with the difference...