As lent has officially begun people are wondering what they could give up? A lot of people don’t fully understand the concept of Lent, Lent is the time period that Christians celebrate the 40 days Jesus spent in the desert. During this time, Jesus faced the devil three times. After coming out of the desert, Jesus began his ministry and devotion towards God.
These are the most common things people tend to give up for the 40 days:
1. Cigarettes
2. Alcohol
3. Cussing/swearing
4. Clothes shopping
5. Chocolate/sweets
6. Takeaways
7. Favourite Tv shows
8. Gambling
9. Internet
10. Being on your phone all the time
Is your lent sacrifice one of your favourite things that you’re going to give up or are you using lent to improve yourself?
Here is a list of things people tend to do to make themselves a better person rather than giving something up:
1. Spending more time your siblings and family
2. Doing the dishes every night
3. Going to the gym
4. Eating more healthy
5. Doing more community work
6. Helping out with charity
7. Stop complaining and being more positive
The things that girls never give up for lent are:
1. Chocolate
2. High heels
3. Make up
4. Late night texting
5. Facebook stalking
6. Freak outs
7. Gossiping
8. Cocktails
The things that boys never give up for lent:
1. PlayStation
2. Xbox
3. Buying new runners
4. Football
5. Mobile phones
6. Scratching themselves
7. Sex
8. Pints
9. Chips
So have you got what it takes to survive the 40 days and forty nights of Lent? Only time will tell, good luck everybody!
