Paula Lindo Thursday 9 April 2020 The banning of gatherings larger than five people has affected many planned events. Weddings, funerals, parties and many other types of events have had to be scaled down, postponed or cancelled outright. Birthday celebrations, christenings, prayers, boat rides, parties and fundraising events were all also affected by measures the Government … Continue reading
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Lent – abstention and tradition (February 26, 2020)
Paula Lindo Wednesday 26 February 2020 ASH Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent or the Lenten season, which ends on Easter Sunday and incorporates the Easter Festival. Lent begins today and ends on April 9. According to some calendars, Lent ends on Holy Thursday and actually lasts 44 days. Sundays are excluded from the count, which … Continue reading