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

Children 14 and older are expected to abstain from meat. The observance of Ash Wednesday dates to the 11th century, according ...

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This year, Easter is April 20, so Ash Wednesday is March 5. Ash Wednesday — also known as the Day of Ashes — is a day of repentance observed by most Christian denominations that begins the ...

The Christian observance of Ash Wednesday is just weeks away, falling on March 5 this year. The observance marks the start of lent, the season leading up to Easter; it's is one of five key periods ...