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 resurrection. After sunset, the Easter Vigil is often celebrated it is a a ...

The ashes come from the palms from the previous year's Palm Sunday, which are burned and blessed before they are used. Catholics are not supposed to eat meat on Ash Wednesday, just as they aren ...

Ash Wednesday, also known as the Day of Ashes ... It is often celebrated with processions and distribution of blessed palm leaves. These palm branches that symbolize goodness and victory are ...

It may appear odd, but it is a mark people that practice Christianity receive at Mass on Ash Wednesday, one of the "most popular and important holy days" in the religion. It also marks the ...

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 ...

As spring moves into sight, the Christian Easter season is getting closer, and that starts with Ash Wednesday. However, this year's Easter season starts much later than usual. While Ash Wednesday ...

Fat Tuesday and the Mardi Gras celebrations will kick off a late start to the 2025 Lenten season — from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Unlike many other holidays, the date of Easter changes ...

With spring nearing, several religious celebrations are also on their way. Easter, Ash Wednesday which marks the start of Lenten season, Palm Sunday and Good Friday are all religious occasions ...

Key days leading up to Easter include Fat Tuesday on March 4, Ash Wednesday on March 5, Palm Sunday on April 13, and Good Friday on April 18.