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Originally posted by Drolefille
And many families have their own traditions as well, some do not "skip" Sundays for example. I think technically a bishop would disagree that chicken is allowed, but that's not the point. It's that it's a sacrifice.
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I think some people don't understand the "skipping" of Sundays. It is because the Sundays technically are not part of Lent, as each Sunday of the liturgical year is a "little Easter." Despite that, I have always abstained from whatever I gave up for Lent even on Sundays, because otherwise the sacrifice is too minimal. I could give up anything for a week.
Also, I agree that the chicken thing is probably not related to your part of the country, but rather is a misinterpretation of the rule. However, I agree with Drolefile that if your heart is in the right place, it is all good.