So, I know there's the 40 days Jesus was in the wilderness, but I seem to remember Moses leading people to the promised land and that taking 40 days.
My question's around pancake day/lent () - why do people use all the flour? I thought it was connected to the Moses story -that they used everything up before leaving, but dp (and she did do a classic and theology degree at Cambridge) thinks it's connected to the Jesus thing.
But I'm still not sure! Any answers?
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I can't believe I didn't think to ask this question here before - the whole 40 day thing...
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Dottydot · 20/03/2008 19:55
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