Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Christians leading up to Easter. Here's what to know.
Fat Tuesday, also known as Mardi Gras ... It is calculated to take place 40 days before Easter (not counting Sundays). Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance, marked by ashes being placed on ...
Mardi Gras is traditionally celebrated on “Fat Tuesday,” the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent. In many areas, however, Mardi Gras has evolved into a week-long festival.
Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. The last week of Lent ... In western Christian churches, the day before Lent starts is Shrove Tuesday. This is also known as Pancake Day. This day was ...
Fat Tuesday and the Mardi Gras celebrations ... It is calculated to take place 40 days before Easter (not counting Sundays). Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance, marked by ashes being placed ...
This year, Ash Wednesday is on ... Gras is also called Shrove Tuesday, coming from the practice of "shriving," which means purifying oneself through confession before Lent, according to the ...