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When is Lent 2021: All you need to know about it

According to the Christian calendar, a period of 40 days before Easter, is observed as Lent. Lent is a replication of Jesus Christ's sacrifice and departure into the desert for 40 days. Whereas Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ after his death on the cross, Lent recalls the unfortunate events leading up to it. Significance of colour purple: Purple is the symbolic colour used in some churches for drapes and altar frontals throughout all 40 days.

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