NHG Poll: Lent

[mrs.jacinthe]

Do you celebrate or observe lent?

(For mobile users: Poll is yes, no, sort of, other/special snowflake)

If you do observe, what are you giving up this year, if anything?

[hausfrau]

I don't observe Lent, but when I was young and lived at home, we were always encouraged to do something thoughtful rather than giving something up. So we would volunteer, do extra chores, take time to visit the elderly in area nursing homes, etc. I always thought that was better than depriving myself of something.

[bethaboo]

I like that idea, hausfrau. It's making me think of what I could do ....

I am not Catholic so I don't officially observe it, but I was thinking that I might give up chocolate. I have been keeping it at my desk and I have been eating way too much.

[candreco]

I observe it as a time of reflection, but I'm not Catholic, so I don't give anything up.

[bearkatjen]

I usually add something good for me physically or emotionally and give up something that's not good for me. This year I'm adding a daily scripture reading and prayer, an extra dose of veggies in my daily diet, more family time, and giving up soda.

[lys]

observing lent does not require giving up something, although it is a common practice for many.  I try to work on being a better person and doing more for those in need.

[stephm0188]

I have never understood the concept of giving up something for Lent. I see it as a time to reflect and better myself spiritually.

[bunnymendelbaum]

I answered sort of. DH and I both grew up Catholic but don't consider ourselves now. He made us ham sandwiches yesterday fur lunch though just to be a turd. (No meat on Ash Wednesday.)
I do try to observe it in some way because I like the concept. This year I'm trying to be positive whenever possible and not defaulting to negativity. It is hard!