Prepare for Easter
How do we prepare for Easter? Before Easter there is a period of time called Lent which lasts for 40 days. Lent is a time of preparation for the suffering of Jesus and 40 days is a significant number in the Bible (Jesus also was tempted for 40 days in the desert). Christians observe lent usually by giving up something - often chocolate, meat or alcohol, to help them think about Jesus's suffering and show they have self control. Lent starts after Shrove Tuesday (also known as
