[Sca-cooks] a Lenten question-

[Sue Clemenger]

I believe that there was something of that sort going on in 16th century 
England--ISTR reading something about mandatory fish days being 
implemented, or continued or something, even after the switch from 
Catholicism, so that the fishing industry would be supported.
--maire, vaguely (but it's pre-caffeine ;-)

Stefan li Rous wrote:

> Phlip asked:
> 
>> On a more serious note, though, does anybody know when the later, strict
>> observances of Lent came into being? I mean, the first Easter didn't
>> happen,
>> and suddenly all the followers of Christ decided that they couldn't eat
>> meat/animal products in respect for J's death- obviously the observances
>> developed over time. Anybody have a clue about that?
> 
> I'm not sure. When did the fishing industry first start hiring 
> lobbyists? :-)
> 
> Stefan
>