Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's a closer look.

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

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

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

In the Gregorian calendar, this means that Easter is always celebrated on a Sunday between March 22 and April 25. Next year, ...

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.

This Wednesday, many Christians will have ashes put on their forehead. Here are four things to know about Ash Wednesday.

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday. The holiday which is less than a week away, is just ahead of the ...

Mardi Gras—also known as “Fat Tuesday”—is a time of lively parades, colorful beads, and festive music. But beyond the party atmosphere, this celebration has deep roots in history and faith.

GREENFIELD — “No Wonder They Crucified Him” is a theme of a special series starting Ash Wednesday and concluding on Easter Sunday at Curry’s Chapel Church.