Lent is a 40-day period of prayer and reflection observed by some Christian denominations. Lent culminates with Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter's date fluctuates ...

HUNTINGTON — Ash Wednesday begins the season of Lent in many Christian denominations. The 40-day period leads up to Holy Week, some of the most sacred days in the church calendar, including Easter.

Mardi Gras is a weeks-long celebration that leads up to, and culminates on, Fat Tuesday. Fat Tuesday, also referred to as Shrove Tuesday, falls on the day before Ash Wednesday. Fat Tuesday is often ...

It's Ash Wednesday, the start of the Lent and fish Friday traditions. Ash Wednesday is a day of repentance, marked by ashes being placed on a worshiper's forehead in the shape of a cross by a priest, ...

(NEXSTAR) – Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the 40-day Lenten period, is already here. This year, it’s a bit different – and a bit rare. A quick look at your calendar and you’ll see why: Ash ...

Christians around the world and in Michigan on Wednesday began the season of Lent, the period of time leading up to Easter. Ash Wednesday marked the first day of Lent, one of five key periods on the ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. (NEXSTAR) – Ash Wednesday, which marks the ...