Traditional sacrifices include chocolate, caffeine, a diet consisting of Too Good To Go meals, or simply the joy of living.
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As early as the first century, people are believed to have fasted during Lent. It was customary to eat only one meal a day, ...
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The year rushes on apace: spring is officially here – the turn of the season acknowledged by Radio 4’s Today programme, which ...