About Lent
The name "Lent" is derived from the Old English word "lencten" which means "springtime." In Christianity, Lent refers to the 40-day period of fasting, prayer, and penance observed by many denominations leading up to Easter. It is a time of reflection, self-discipline, and spiritual preparation, symbolizing the 40 days Jesus spent fasting in the wilderness. The name "Lent" signifies the season's association with the arrival of spring and the renewal of life, both in nature and in one's faith.
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Here's how to represent Lent in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Lent using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.