Poll: Are you giving something up for Lent?

Today marks the beginning of Lent.

TODAY IS ASH Wednesday, the beginning of Lent.

If you happen to observe certain Christian traditions today marks the start of 40 days of fasting or other acts of ‘going without’.

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

So, today we want to know… Are you giving up something for Lent?

Poll Results:

No (6142)

Yes (3326)

No, but I'm taking up a good habit (1051)

I'm not sure (529)

Yes
No
No, but I'm taking up a good habit
I'm not sure

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Hayley Halpin

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