Also known as the Day of Ashes, this traditional day of repentance for Christians, and observed by various denominations, ...

On Wednesday, many churches will mark the beginning of the liturgical season of Lent by holding Ash Wednesday services, in ...

Whether you’re a devout observer, a curious onlooker, or someone who just loves learning about traditions, this day is packed ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

Discover the meaning and significance of Ash Wednesday 2025, marking the start of Lent. Learn about its traditions, date, and ...

Ash Wednesday begins the 40-day Lenten season, marked by prayer, penance, and fasting. Different Christian denominations ...

Mardi Gras or 'Fat Tuesday' is here, while Ash Wednesday will kick off the start of Lent and 'fish' Fridays. Here are the ...

Here’s all that you need to know about the 40-day period of prayer, service and abstinence observed by Christians all over ...

In 2025, Ash Wednesday will be observed on March 5. However, the date of Easter Sunday is determined by first full moon ...

Christians begin Lent, a 40-day period of preparation leading up to Easter—a tradition dating back to the early centuries of ...

Easter dinner was second in importance only to the Christmas dinner, and seasonal Spring meats such as lamb, veal or kid were customary. Prosperous farmers distributed meat amongst their poorer ...