Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Christians leading up to Easter. Here's what to know.

Lent came early last year, but it is back to a bit more normal schedule for 2025. Here's a look when Fat Tuesday, Ash ...

While we don't all subscribe to the Catholic religion, we do like the idea of Lent. Here are the top ten things ... we can't stop coming up with excuses to make a food run. We can give up our tasty ...

The two celebrations are connected because traditionally on Pancake Day, Christians eat the food they plan to give up for Lent. Lent 2024 runs until Thursday, March 28, with evening mass on what ...

Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of reflection, prayer ...

We call this our Lenten Sacrifice. Shrove Tuesday is a day to say sorry to God for our sins and decide what to give up for Lent. But it’s also the last opportunity to enjoy our Lenten Sacrifices ...

As spring approaches so does Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter Sunday. Here's when all three happen and where you can find ...

There are many foods that some Christians do not eat in Lent, such as meat and fish, fats, eggs, and milky foods. Some Christians just give up something they really enjoy, such as cakes or chocolate.

So, while there is a theme of "going without" throughout the period of Lent (choosing to "give something up"), the more significant aspect of these weeks involves intentionally being filled with ...