“I’m giving up meat, cheese, eggs and butter for Lent. I really wanted to challenge myself this year and it is basically the historical way that people used to do it.” – Eddie (42)
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“I don’t give up anything for Lent. Life is tough enough and I would end up not sticking to it anyway. Instead I try to be nicer to people.” – Kathleen (62)
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“I’m giving up wheat, dairy and sugar. To be honest it is more about health and well-being for me than about faith.” – Mary (34)
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“I’m giving up taking the bus to work and taking the lift. I’m going to walk instead. I’m also going to stop eating my lunch at my desk. For me it’s an opportunity to try to improve my life.” – Caroline (30)
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“I usually do something every year for Lent. Maybe more out of habit than for religious reasons. I’m giving up TV this year and I’m going to try to read a book a week instead. It’s a chance for a bit of self-improvement.” – Donal (28)
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“I’m going to try to do at least one form of exercise a day and to eat my five-a-day. I think Lent is more about getting healthy these days than about penance.” – John (38)
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“I’m giving up all social media. I’ve decided I will only use my phone for calls and texts, and I will switch it off at night. I just don’t like how I find myself checking it constantly on the bus or in front of the TV. I need a break from it.” – Jenny (25)
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“I am not giving up anything for Lent. I think that is too old fashioned. Being a Christian today is about constantly looking at your life and excesses.” – David (50)