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Poll: Are you giving anything up for Lent?

But first we’ll have Pancake Tuesday.

LENT BEGINS THIS week, but first we’ll have Pancake Tuesday.

For many it will mean the lead in to Easter. For others, it will be a chance to test their will and give something up for 40 (46, really) days.

Will you be one of them?

We’re asking: Are you giving something up for Lent?

Poll Results:

No (7620)

Yes (5860)

Haven't decided yet (1807)

Yes
No
Haven't decided yet

Read: It’s Pancake Tuesday tomorrow – get some inspiration from this master crêpier

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