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

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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.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the liturgical season of Lent that falls 6½ weeks before Easter each year. Members of the Catholic Church, ages 18 to 59, are required to observe Lent and fast ...

Easter 2025 season is late this year. 'Fat Tuesday' Mardi Gras will give way to Ash Wednesday and kick off the start of Lent. Here's when Lent begins ...

"It's pretty well recognized that (Ash Wednesday) is one of the days which — even people who aren't all that regular in church participation — some of them come to church on Wednesday as ...

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Easter is a significant day on the Christian calendar. Billions of Christians look forward to Easter Sunday each year, and that anticipation is amplified by Lent.