paastojen
Paastojen is the genitive plural form of paasto in Finnish. A paasto is a period of abstaining from food or other pleasures, undertaken for spiritual, ethical, or health reasons. The term paastojen is used when speaking about multiple such periods or their characteristics. In Finnish, paasto is most commonly encountered in religious contexts, particularly within Christian traditions, but it can also refer to secular fasting practices.
Christian paastot include paastonaika, the season of Lent, which prepares believers for Easter. Observances vary by
Beyond church calendars, paasto has a broader usage in modern Finnish for non-religious fasting. People may
Exemptions and variations are common. Illness, pregnancy, age, and caregiving responsibilities may excuse participation, and individuals