Only 5% of Dutch will observe Lent
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Add as a favourite source on Google Add DutchNews as a favourite source on GoogleSome 5% of the Dutch plan to give up something for Lent, the Christian tradition of contemplation in the 40 days preceding Easter which begins today. Of those 31% will forsake sweet things, 20% give up alcohol and 19% become temporary vegetarians.
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