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.

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

Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his ...

The Easter 2025 season is late this year. 'Fat Tuesday' Mardi Gras will give way to Ash Wednesday and kick off the start of ...

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

Fasting during Lent is a religious practice observed by many Christians as a period of penance, reflection, and preparation leading up to Easter. Lent is a season that lasts for 40 days (excluding ...

The word "Lent" comes from the word "lecten" which is Anglo-Saxon meaning "spring" and refers to the lengthening of days. During Lent, Christians engage in various traditional rituals and practices as ...

Mardi Gras or 'Fat Tuesday' and Ash Wednesday will kick off a late season of Lent this year. Here are the dates to know ...

We are eagerly anticipating the Lenten season and along with it, Lenten Lunches at. It is a blessed and holy time of year. In ...

It is also common practice in the Catholic church to abstain from eating meat on Fridays during the Lenten season, though eating fish is permitted (which is why the Filet-o-Fish from McDonalds was ...