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→Observances and Discipline
===Traditional===
===Traditional===
[[File:Sardines.jpg|center|thumb|Sardines
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Many people eat fish instead of meat on Ash Wednesday.]]
On [[Ash Wednesday]], [[Catholics]], [[Anglicans]], [[Lutherans]] and members of other Christian denominations place blessed ashes in the shape of a cross on each forehead. During the six-week period of Lent in the Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday and [[Good Friday]] fasting consists of one full meal, two small meals totaling less than a full meal, no meat, and no snacks between meals.<ref>https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/lent/catholic-information-on-lenten-fast-and-abstinence</ref> It is expected that each person will increase [[prayer]], alms giving, and give up something dear and of value—or else provide for others out of one's normal routine. This is a sign of unity and sacrifice for the [[Lord]]'s sake.
On [[Ash Wednesday]], [[Catholics]], [[Anglicans]], [[Lutherans]] and members of other Christian denominations place blessed ashes in the shape of a cross on each forehead. During the six-week period of Lent in the Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday and [[Good Friday]] fasting consists of one full meal, two small meals totaling less than a full meal, no meat, and no snacks between meals.<ref>https://www.usccb.org/prayer-and-worship/liturgical-year-and-calendar/lent/catholic-information-on-lenten-fast-and-abstinence</ref> It is expected that each person will increase [[prayer]], alms giving, and give up something dear and of value—or else provide for others out of one's normal routine. This is a sign of unity and sacrifice for the [[Lord]]'s sake.