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The Lenten season is a time of reflection, penance, and spiritual renewal for Christians around the world. The week leading up to Easter Sunday, commonly known as the Holy Week, during which believers are encouraged to give up something they enjoy, pray more, and engage in acts of charity. Along with these spiritual practices, the Lenten season is also steeped in a variety of superstitions and myths that have been passed down through generations.