Spring is around the corner, which means the return of the Christian season of Lent. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the 40-day period in which Christians worldwide observe a period of ...

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 it leads up to Easter ... On Laetare Sunday, rose ...

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 ...