In the Eastern Orthodox tradition, they don’t skip Sundays. Their Lent includes all 48 days, including Sundays. So they fast for seven full weeks.
But even they have a loophole: they allow wine and oil on Sundays. So it’s still a party, just a “monk-approved” party.
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Moral of the story: every Christian group has its own quirky Sunday rule. But the spirit is the same: Sundays are for joy, not fasting.
Why This Topic Is Just Fun to Talk About
Because it’s a tiny, weird battle between rules and freedom. You get to feel spiritually disciplined while also munching on chocolate chip cookies. It’s the best of both worlds.
Plus, you can annoy your friends with the trivia: “Oh, you’re suffering through Lent? Too bad. I’m enjoying my Sunday exception right now.”
It’s like having a secret password to a guilt-free snack room. Delicious.
