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The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday and for 2015, the date is February 18th. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which is the when Christians prepare for the celebration of Easter, which is on April 5, 2015. Lent is believed to be a time for sacrificing as itâs the season of penance and prayer, which is why many fast, give up meat or rid themselves of delicious treats.
Guest Author-Sandy Moyer. Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, March 9, 2011. In Pennsylvania Dutch country, March 8th, Shrove Tuesday, the day before the start of Lent, is known as Fastnacht Day..The Pennsylvania Dutch celebrate Shrove Tuesday by eating yeast raised potato doughnuts, which are lovingly known as Fastnachts..The name Fastnacht is German for Fast Night.. Fastnacht Day is a day to forget about dieting and a slim waistline and feast on doughnuts!he Pennsylvania Dutch celebrate Shrove Tuesday by eating yeast raised potato doughnuts, which are lovingly known as Fastnachts.. The name Fastnacht is German for Fast Night.. Fastnacht Day is a day to forget about dieting and a slim waistline and feast on doughnuts!