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

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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This year, the spring equinox is March 20, and the first full moon following it is on April 12, making Easter April 20. 46 ...

Fat Tuesday and the Mardi Gras celebrations will kick off a late start to the 2025 Lenten season — from Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday. Unlike many other holidays, the date of Easter changes ...

VIENNA, VA — As Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lent season for some Christian faiths, the pre-pandemic tradition of drive-thru ashes continues at a Vienna church. Church of the Good ...