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Beginning Lent
Lent is when you give up something valuable to you to represent Jesus' deprivation in the desert. Giving up the one thing leaves more time for prayer and Bible study. -
St. Patrick's Day
Catholic Festival in celebration of Saint Patrick. Gifts usually aren't exchanged on this day, but people celebrate by wearing green and drinking beer. -
Easter
Christians believe this is the day Jesus rose from the dead. Eggs are painted and small gifts are exchanged. People dress up and go to early services at Church. -
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is a day of thanks. People eat large meals and usually pray before they eat. Gifts usually aren't given. -
Christmas
Believed to be Jesus' birthday. Gifts exchanged. People go to evening services at their Churches the night before.
