Why meat is not eaten during Lent, which days the abstinence applies and what is the religious significance within the ...

Many Christians observe Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18, which begins the 40 days of Lent ahead of Easter on April 5.

Every year, when Lent begins, the same question comes back and intrigues a lot of people: why don’t we eat meat during Lent?

There are several foods that are acceptable to eat on Ash Wednesday. These foods include milk, eggs, fish, grains, fruits and vegetables, according to Forklift and Palate. There also are no limits on ...

Traditionally, Catholics and some other Christians don't eat meat on Ash Wednesday nor on any Friday during lent.

The Roman Catholic Church requires its followers to practice abstinence from meat and fasting on Ash Wednesday.

Lent begins Feb. 18. Here's what Catholics in Illinois need to know about fasting, abstaining from meat, and other practices during the six-week period.

The "meat sweats" isn't an official medical diagnosis, but a spike in your body temperature after a big meal—especially one with a lot of protein—is a real phenomenon. If you find yourself wiping your ...