On Ash Wednesday, many Christians observe the tradition of placing ashes in a cross on the forehead, which may be accompanied by the words “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” or ...

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 ...

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Christians leading up to Easter. Here's what to know.

(NEXSTAR) – Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the ... of Lent serves as a time for Christians to “engage in acts of prayer, fasting and almsgiving” in preparation for the celebration ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of reflection, prayer and penance. Lent ends with Holy Week and Easter Sunday, an important ...