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 ...

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March 4 Shrove Tuesday – Christian Christian Carnival Day on the eve of Ash Wednesday which begins Lent ... Plants and flowers are used in decorations. June 5 Waqf al Arafa (Hajj Day) – Islam Islamic ...

(CNN) - Christmas is a big deal in the Schermetzler household. And Christmas is marked by their elaborate tree display. “We don’t ever remember it not being set up at our home when I was young ...

ROCKLIN, Calif. (KMAX/KOVR) - A community is rallying together after the city threatened to fine a homeowner for their Christmas display. The display, which is a tradition for the community ...

Purple is associated with Lent, the religious period of fasting, penance, almsgiving, and prayer that begins on Ash Wednesday and lasts 40 days as ... On Laetare Sunday, rose vestments and altar ...

Ash Wednesday is observed six and a half weeks or 46 days before Easter Sunday every year. While the date and day may change, the importance of remembering the days leading up to the crucifixion, the ...

Not all churches have a day or service dedicated to Ash Wednesday, but many denominations do recognize this day on the holy calendar of events for that year, and prayer is an important part of the day ...