Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

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Ash Wednesday begins the 40-day Lenten season, marked by prayer, penance, and fasting. Different Christian denominations ...

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In 2025, Ash Wednesday will be observed on March 5. However, the date of Easter Sunday is determined by first full moon ...

This week kicks off the period leading up to the Christian Easter celebrations. But while Easter is typically associated with ...

This year, March 4 is Shrove Tuesday - otherwise known as Pancake Day. Shrove Tuesday is a Christian festival marked all over ...

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Discover the meaning and significance of Ash Wednesday 2025, marking the start of Lent. Learn about its traditions, date, and ...