Lent Explained

What is Lent? Why do some Christians celebrate Lent? Lent is fasting from something in order to have more time to spend in prayer, Bible reading, and time with God. How do I participate in Lent? We have an explanation and suggestions on how to participate in Lent.
Some verses to meditate on:
1 Tim 4:1-5
Isaiah 58:6-7
Colossians 2:16-17
Matthew 6:16-18
Joel 2:12-13
1 Peter 5:6
1 Peter 1:3