Lent's the forty-day period before Easter & starts on the Ash Wednesday then finally ends on the Holy Thursday. The Eve of the Ash Wednesday's named Fat Tuesday (or Shrovetide). In 2008,the Ash Wednesday took place on February 6th, & the Holy Thursday on March 22nd(in Roman Church)while Easter begins the day after. The Annunciation takes place on March 2 5th. During the Lent period, abstinence, fast, and prayers're eulogized. One of the numerous ideas to celebrate Lent would be to enjoy a delicious feast at the restaurant "the Ship of Fools",1590 2nd Ave New York, NY 10028 Tel: (212)570-2651. Are you OK?