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What can the Lenten Season do for Catholics?           To begin, what is the Lenten Season? Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Easter Sunday, is a season of reflection and preparation leading up to the Easter celebrations. Christians imitate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and 40-day retreat into the wilderness by observing Lent for 40 days. Fasting, both from food and from festivities, is a feature of Lent. Lent is a time for us to examine our poor habits and strive to become more like Christ. Lent is also a season when people make sacrifices. We have the opportunity to sacrifice something important to us during this season. Lent isn't something that many people look forward to. Giving up candy as a kid or sitting through weekly Stations of the Cross come to mind right away. Words like "sacrifice," "discipline," and "self-denial" are frequently employed in ways that imply Lent is a period of suffering rather than grace and spiritual progre...

  Significants of Ylocos Sure The Kannawidan Festival is the main festival in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. In fact, “kannawidan” is an Ilocano word that means heritage or tradition. The Kannawidan Ylocos Festival is held every February 2 and lasts for six days. It was started to strengthen the Ilocano culture, to recognize the Ilocanos who have brought honor to the province of Ilocos Sur, to celebrate the bountiful harvest of the current year, and to celebrate the spirit and culture of Ilocos Sur. Various festivals are prepared every year. This celebration is important because it boasts the products of Ilocos Sur, the fruits of the bountiful harvest, the beautiful buildings and attractions visited by tourists, the fruits of Ilocano art in art, music, design, and dance, as well as traditional foods here. This festival showcases the culture, history, tradition and spirit of Ilocos Sur. Just like this year’s Kannawidan Ylocos Festival 2022, Ilocanos are happily celebrating this year. Since the...