Catholic Lenten fasting for children, teach kids why, what to give up for Lent | Examiner.com

On Ash Wednesday, Catholic and Orthodox Christians begin the penitential season of Lent. During this 40-day period, we follow Christ’s temptation in the desert. The Lenten season ends with Holy Week, the Easter Triduum of Christ's passion, death and resurrection. During Lent we fast in imitation of Jesus's sufferings. We practice abstinence. Here are tips for Christian parents to teach kids what to give up for Lent, how to fast. and why we do it.   Catholic Lenten fasting for children, teach kids why, what to give up for Lent | Examiner.com

Norovirus outbreak: 400 ill from Kansas New Theatre Restaurant food safety fails

Nearly 400 people are ill after a norovirus outbreak from food safety fails at New Theatre Restaurant in Overland Park, Kansas. Eater said on Jan. 29, that the Department of Health and Environment in Kansas announced that over 390 cases were reported in the norovirus outbreak. Health officials say the illnesses were first noted by people who ate at the New Theatre Restaurant dinner theater venue on Jan. 17. This is the second norovirus outbreak in 2016. Some 50 people sickened at Maggiano's in Washington. And Chipotle faces a massive criminal investigation after a food-borne norovirus outbreak in 2015.  Norovirus outbreak: 400 ill from Kansas New Theatre Restaurant food safety fails | Examiner.com