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

This year, the spring equinox is March 20, and the first full moon following it is on April 12, making Easter April 20. 46 ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent that falls six and half weeks before Easter each year. Members of the Catholic Church ages 18 to 59 are required to observe Lent and ...

Though Easter isn't for a few months, there are several other spring religious holidays, including Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday ...

Ash Wednesday begins the 40 days of Lent leading up to the Christian celebration of Easter. On Ash Wednesday, many Christians observe the tradition of placing ashes in a cross on the forehead, which ...

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 ...

Ash Wednesday opens Lent ... the Do's and Don'ts to preserve the solemnity of the day as required by the Catholic Church. Dos: One is expected to fast and pray, emphasize on repentance and ...

The season, including Ash Wednesday, is a time for penance, charity and fasting for many Christians, according to the United ...

Easter is a significant day on the Christian calendar. Billions of Christians look forward to Easter Sunday each year, and that anticipation is amplified by Lent.

In sharp contrast, Ash Wednesday is a day in the Catholic church calendar marked by fasting, prayer and denying self of body pleasures in remembrance of the suffering of Christ. For the first time ...

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