Lent is coming, for believers a moment of reflection and spiritualityThis is one of the most important times for the faithful of the Catholic religion, because during this time Holy Week is celebrated, which implies an important fact within the religion.
A little more than 50 days from the start of Easterwhich in addition to having an importance in Catholics, also means rest days for young students and teachersas well as in some spaces for government workers and private entities.
The season of Lent begins with Ash Wednesday, which will take place on March 2, because, although the celebration is annual, this changes every year, so it will be the first days of March when this time of reflection begins for some, in addition to sharing with you which are some Curious facts about this celebration.
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Ash Wednesday and Easter 2022
It is important to note that it is called Lent to a period of 40 days in which believers of the Catholic religion prepare for Easter. The first begins with the already mentioned Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday.
The 40 days of Lent alludes to the 40 years that the people of Israel spent in the desert guided by Moses and the 40 days that Jesus spent in the desert before beginning his life as a prophet.
As we already pointed out this 2022, Ash Wednesday will take place on March 2, before the Covid-19 pandemicthe way in which this date was traditionally celebrated has been modified, that is why for this year it is expected that the social distancing and that the ashes continue to be delivered individually in bags so that the believer himself places it.
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On the other hand, for this 2022, Lent will have five Sundays of Lent, which will be March 6, 13, 20 and 27 and April 3. From Sunday open Easter periodso the Palm Sunday will be on April 10.
Also, the Holy Thursday is celebrated on the 14th, Good Friday the 15th, Holy Saturday the 16th and Easter Sunday. will take place on April 17, this being the first week of vacation for students and teachers, as well as days off for some employees, so the Easter holidays will be from April 10 to 17.
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