Soon millions of Christians will be taking 40 days to contemplate the last days of Jesus Christ before the celebration of ...

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 ...

The holiday's date is determined by the spring equinox and full moon cycle. On the Gregorian calendar (the one we use), ...

Ash Wednesday — also known as the Day of Ashes — is a day of repentance observed by most Christian denominations that begins the Lentinan season leading up to Easter. William Johnston ...

Christians commonly celebrate Ash Wednesday with ashes on their forehead and fasting to start the Lenten season, according to britannica.com. The practice reminds Christians of human mortality and ...