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

The ashes come from the palms from the previous year's Palm Sunday, which are burned and blessed before they are used. Catholics are not supposed to eat meat on Ash Wednesday, just as they aren ...

The Christian observance of Ash Wednesday is just weeks away, falling on March 5 this year. The observance marks the start of lent, the season leading up to Easter; it's is one of five key periods ...

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 ...

Fat Tuesday and the Mardi Gras celebrations will kick off a late start to the 2025 Lenten season — from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Unlike many other holidays, the date of Easter changes ...

With spring nearing, several religious celebrations are also on their way. Easter, Ash Wednesday which marks the start of Lenten season, Palm Sunday and Good Friday are all religious occasions ...

Happy birthday Lauren Ash! This Canadian actress turns 42 years old today, and while she may boast several accolades, ...

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 ...

Happy Chocolate Day 2025: As the Valentine's Week is being celebrated, Chocolate Day will be celebrated tomorrow February 9 among loved ones. People across the globe observe this day as a part of ...

(AP) Happy Rose Day 2025: With the Rose Day marking the beginning of Valentine’s Week, it also symbolises a perfect occasion to express love and affection with a beautiful rose and heartfelt words.