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

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

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

Fat Tuesday and the Mardi Gras celebrations will kick off a late start to the 2025 Lenten season — from Ash Wednesday to Easter ... also common practice in the Catholic church to abstain from ...