Then , the forty days long Lent followed and mostly lentils , baked potatoes , eggs , cheese , and boiled semolina were consumed .
During these days people were supposed to eat one 's fill , therefore , huge dinner parties were held .
The forty days long Lent followed and mostly lentils , baked potatoes , eggs , cheese , and boiled semolina were consumed .
During these days people were supposed to eat one 's fill , therefore , huge dinner parties were held .