It may appear odd, but it is a mark people that practice Christianity receive at Mass on Ash Wednesday, one of the "most popular and important holy days" in the religion. It also marks the ...

As spring moves into sight, the Christian Easter season is getting closer, and that starts with Ash Wednesday. However, this year's Easter season starts much later than usual. While Ash Wednesday ...

It always occurs the day before Ash Wednesday. Lent, a 40-day period of prayer and fasting in Christian traditions, begins on Ash Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and ends on Maundy Thursday, April 17 ...

In 2024, Lent and Easter came early. The start of the 2024 Lenten season, Ash Wednesday, actually fell on Valentine's Day Feb. 14, which is considerably early for the Christian religious holy day.

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

Prior to Easter, many Christians and Catholics will observe Lent, a 40-day period of fasting and prayer that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends the day before Good Friday. Here's what to know about ...

Feb. 6, 2025 This photo gallery, curated by photo editor Subramoney Iyer, highlights some of the most compelling images ...

Courtesy of Ashley Benson/Instagram Ashley Benson is ready to share a new glimpse into her parenting journey. Nearly 11 ...

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