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

Lent is a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving that Catholics and some other Christian denominations observe as a time of repentance and closeness to God in preparation for the day of ...

Ash Wednesday begins the 40 days of Lent leading up to the Christian celebration of Easter. On Ash Wednesday, many Christians observe the tradition of placing ashes in a cross on the forehead, which ...

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

on Ash Wednesday. Photo taken on February 14, 2016. Catholics and other churches are beginning Lent period on Wednesday. [File, Standard] Today is like any other day to those who are deeply ...

Spring is around the corner, which means the return of the Christian season of Lent. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the ...

Mardi Gras or 'Fat Tuesday' and Ash Wednesday will kick off a late season of Lent this year. Here are the dates to know ...