Poll: Did you give up anything for Lent?

And, if so, did you stick to it?

By Órla Ryan Friday 10 Apr 2020, 9:40 AM

Apr 10th 2020, 9:40 AM 37,338 Views 77 Comments

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Are you planning to eat some cake on Sunday?

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Are you planning to eat some cake on Sunday?

Image: Shutterstock/Farknot Architect

MANY PEOPLE CHOOSE to give up something like chocolate or drinking alcohol for Lent.

Others take up something – such as learning a new language or cooking more – in the weeks leading up to Easter.

Whether you’re religious or not, it can be an opportunity to make positive changes in your life.

We want to know: Did you give up anything for Lent?

Poll Results:

No, I didn't do anything differently (7381)

Yes, and I stuck to it (2335)

Yes, but I didn't stick to it (1273)

No, but I took up something (542)

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Poll: Did you give up anything for Lent?