Why do Catholics say fish is not meat?

It simply meant abstaining from eating the flesh of warm-blooded animals—since the thinking goes, Jesus was a warm-blooded animal. Fish, though, which are cold blooded were considered okay to eat on fasting days. Hence, Fish on Fridays and “Fish Friday” (among many other religious holidays) was born.

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Religious or not, you may know that Fish Friday during Lent is kind of a thing. But do you know why?

It turns out that because, according to Christian teaching, Jesus died on a Friday, fasting on Fridays became a way to honor his sacrifice. However, this type of fasting didn’t mean not eating anything (unlike trendy modern-day fasts). It simply meant abstaining from eating the flesh of warm-blooded animals—since the thinking goes, Jesus was a warm-blooded animal. Fish, though, which are cold blooded were considered okay to eat on fasting days. Hence, Fish on Fridays and “Fish Friday” (among many other religious holidays) was born. Perhaps the most interesting part of the story behind why so many eat fish on Fridays is that it was one of the most significant drivers of the growth of the global fishing industry, according to NPR: But fish—well, they’d been associated with sacred holidays even in pre-Christian times. And as the number of meatless days piled up on the medieval Christian calendar—not just Fridays but Wednesdays and Saturdays, Advent and Lent, and other holy days—the hunger for fish grew. Indeed, fish fasting days became central to the growth of the global fishing industry. When it comes to the practice of eating fish during Lent, there is an additional component. The Lenten diet consists of primarily fish and vegetables—the food an average/poor person could reasonably acquire during the Roman period. Meat was considered an upper-class luxury. To make your Lent a tasty one, try one of our recommended recipes for the occasion: New Orleans Style Fish Cakes with Creole Remoulade: Perfect for Mardi Gras, which takes place right before Lent, this festive dish is perfect for kicking things off. Panko Crusted Barramundi with Sweet Potato Oven Fries and Vinegar Slaw: Enjoy fish fries on Friday—an indulgent tradition during Lent. Barramundi Chowder: Warming and satisfying on chilly nights, our corporate chef Coley Gaffney ate this dish often during Lent when growing up in New Jersey. Do you have a favorite seafood tradition for Lent? If so, please share in the comments below!

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How much do wood makers make?

The median annual wage for woodworkers was $36,710 in May 2021. The median wage is the wage at which half the workers in an occupation earned more than that amount and half earned less. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $24,610, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $48,920.

bls.gov - Woodworkers : Occupational Outlook Handbook - Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Woodworkers manufacture a variety of products, such as cabinets and furniture, using wood, veneers, and laminates. Most woodworkers are employed in manufacturing industries. Although their working conditions vary, woodworkers may encounter machinery noise and wood dust. A high school diploma or equivalent is typically required to become a woodworker. Although some entry-level jobs may be learned in 1 month or less, becoming proficient typically requires several months to more than a year of on-the-job training. The ability to use computer-controlled machinery also is important.

The median annual wage for woodworkers was $36,710 in May 2021.

Overall employment of woodworkers is projected to grow 3 percent from 2021 to 2031, slower than the average for all occupations. Despite limited employment growth, about 27,200 openings for woodworkers are projected each year, on average, over the decade. Most of those openings are expected to result from the need to replace workers who transfer to different occupations or exit the labor force, such as to retire.

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Compare the job duties, education, job growth, and pay of woodworkers with similar occupations. Learn more about woodworkers by visiting additional resources, including O*NET, a source on key characteristics of workers and occupations.