What is the meaning of Ash Wednesday? What to know about the ashes, not eating meat
Also known as the Day of Ashes, this traditional day of repentance for Christians, and observed by various denominations, ...
When is Ash Wednesday? What to know about the start of Lent in 2025
In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...
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What is Ash Wednesday and when is it? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
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 ...