The Lenten season is a period of 40 days observed by many Christians leading up to Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday, excluding Sundays. This time is traditionally marked by fasting, prayer, and reflection, allowing individuals to prepare spiritually for the celebration of Easter. During Lent, many people choose to give up certain luxuries or adopt new spiritual practices as a form of penance. The season commemorates the 40 days that Jesus spent fasting in the desert, emphasizing themes of sacrifice, repentance, and renewal in the Christian faith.