The Black Fast Days
black a Lent was called "The Black Fast Days" since very many people ate no more than two meals a day. There were restrictions on the eating of meat, butter, cheese and milk. Meat was eaten on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. "Ash Wednesday and Good Friday were commonly called the Black...
| Format: | Manuscript |
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| Language: | English |
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1971
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| Online Access: | http://collections.mun.ca/cdm/ref/collection/elrcdne/id/6579 |
| Summary: | black a Lent was called "The Black Fast Days" since very many people ate no more than two meals a day. There were restrictions on the eating of meat, butter, cheese and milk. Meat was eaten on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. "Ash Wednesday and Good Friday were commonly called the Black Fast Days since it was common to eat only one meal on those days. JH 12/71 Used I and Sup Not used Withdrawn |
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