Lent: German customs, traditions

SPANGDAHLEM, Germany – On Ash Wednesday and the beginning of Lent, many local residents like this couple from Binsfeld, Germany, traditionally eat out at a restaurant, eating Herring or other fish meals. Many faithful Catholics still adhere to certain restrictions during the 40 days of Lent between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday while others refrain from sweets, alcohol, meat, eggs or milk. Fish is one meal always permitted as Lenten fare. (U.S. Air Force photo/Iris Reiff)

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