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LENTEN CUSTOM
IN THE CATHOLIC RELIGION THERE WAS A CUSTOM THAT ADULTS (PERSONS OVER
21) MUST FAST FROM EATING IN BETWEEN MEALS AND WERE NOT ALLOWED TO
HAVE THE EQUIVALENT OF 2 FULL MEALS DURING THE DAY FOR THE PERIOD
FROM ASH WEDNESDAY TO EASTER SUNDAY.
Where learned: NEW YORK ; 42 SANDS ST ; PORT CHESTER
Keyword(s): SELF-SACRIFICE--FASTING
| Subject headings: | 663 Lent 663 Ash Wednesday CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Spring Planting Easter Sunday |
Date learned: DATE NOT RECORDED BY COLLECTOR