BBC4 年
KS2 Dance Workshop: South American Carnival
The festival begins on the Friday afternoon preceding Ash Wednesday and ends at noon on Ash Wednesday - when the 40 days of Lent commence.
BBC1 年
What is Lent?
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week. In 2024 Lent begins on Wednesday 14 February and ends on Thursday 28 March. Lent is an old English word meaning 'lengthen'.