paaston
Paaston is a Finnish term referring to the practice of fasting, that is, abstaining partially or fully from food or certain items for a period. The noun paasto denotes the practice itself, whereas the genitive form paaston is used in phrases like "paaston aika" to refer to the fasting period or to describe "of fasting." Fasting has deep historical roots in many religious and secular traditions and has taken varied forms.
In religious contexts, paasto is most prominently associated with Christianity, especially the Lenten season leading up
Common methods range from complete abstinence from food for a limited time to partial fasting, such as