Ash Wednesday is an important date in the calendar for millions of Christians as it marks the beginning of Lent and falls 46 days before Easter Sunday. Below we explore the history and significance of ...

The origin of Ash Wednesday is linked to some Jewish customs related to repentance of sins. Nonetheless, the Bible does not explicitly reveal circumstances in which the Jews instituted the doctrine.

The origin of Ash Wednesday is linked to some Jewish customs related to repentance of sins. Nonetheless, the Bible does not explicitly reveal circumstances in which the Jews instituted the doctrine.

Ash Wednesday is observed by many Western Christian denominations as a holy day of fasting and prayer. It is the first day of Lent, the six-week period of penance before Easter, and precedes ...

On Ash Wednesday, many Catholics will receive ashes on their forehead in the shape of a cross. The ashes are made from the palms from the previous Palm Sunday and they are a public sign of faith ...

Shrove Tuesday is the day before Ash Wednesday, also known as Fat Tuesday and Pancake ... and eating pancakes and other sweets. Let's dive into the history and traditions of Shrove Tuesday and find ...

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 ...

Joyce Hanz Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 7:28 p.m. | Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 7:28 p.m. Even Ash Wednesday isn’t immune to a pandemic, but even a pandemic can’t stop Ash Wednesday. One Leechburg ...

Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, 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 every year.