The rituals ... with unique traditions. Roman Catholics, Lutherans, Anglicans, Baptists and Methodists are the denominations within the Western Christian world that recognizes Ash Wednesday.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.

Carnival season means Fat Tuesday is coming soon. Here's when it is, what it means and when Ash Wednesday brings the start of Lent.