[Mr. Lucky]

If your question is truly serious, read Luke, Chapter 4. The example of Christ's withdrawal to the wilderness and his fasting for forty days is most often cited as the inspiration for Lenten observations.

[Invincibly Ignorant]

If your question is truly serious, read Luke, Chapter 4. The example of Christ's withdrawal to the wilderness and his fasting for forty days is most often cited as the inspiration for Lenten observations.

You're kidding? Right? Christ actually withdrew for 40 days in the wilderness? Please. That you would actually compare lent to Christ's 40 day wilderness experience is laughable.