Florida Today20d
What is Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday? Lent used to be less than 40 days. What to know
This year, Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent fall in March, almost a full month later. Here’s when Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday and Easter 2025 are, their origins and why the dates ...
The Indianapolis Star17d
What is Ash Wednesday and when is it? Why do Christians wear ashes and give things up for Lent?
Ash Wednesday, a Christian holy day marking the start of Lent, falls on March 5, 2025. Lent will extend for 46 days, concluding with Easter Sunday on April 20, 2025. While considered the most ...
The News Journal21d
What is Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday begins the liturgical season of Lent for many Christian faiths. Catholics celebrate the day by attending Mass and receiving ashes on their forehead. Need a break? Play the USA ...
USA Today1mon
When is Ash Wednesday in 2025? What to know about the Christian observance
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 ...
Palm Beach Post16d
When is Lent 2025? When is Ash Wednesday? What happens during the Christian event?
Lent, a period of prayer and fasting, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Thursday. Many Christians observe Lent by giving up something they enjoy, such as sweets or alcohol. Ash ...