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

Before the Easter season officially starts with Ash Wednesday, Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras, will be celebrated on ...

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), ...

According to Catholic.com, modern Catholics (and some Christians) who participate in Ash Wednesday now receive ashes on the forehead as a reminder of our mortality and the temporary nature of ...

Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Ash Wednesday serves as the start of the holy observance, but it also symbolizes acknowledgment by Christians that man is nothing without God's help.