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Lent, Ash Wednesday and Easter

What is Ash Wednesday? What happens today? First day of Lent starts Easter season

Today is Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer and fasting leading up to Jesus Christ's resurrection on Easter.

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Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday: What's next? Important dates for Lent and Easter

Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday take place this week, marking the start of Lent. Here are the dates for Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

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Mardi Gras is Tuesday. Ash Wednesday, Lent, St. Patrick's Day soon coming up. What to know

Fat Tuesday — Mardi Gras in French — is celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. This year, Mardi Gras falls on March 4. The name Fat Tuesday comes from households using up all the fats stored in the kitchen and pantry before Ash Wednesday and Lent begin.

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What is Ash Wednesday, and how is it observed in Peoria?

Following Fat Tuesday, Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent. For many, the day is the first day of giving something up ...

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The Irish and Ash Wednesday - Lent, meatless Fridays, hot-crossed buns

Ash Wednesday marks the start of 40 days of Lent, but what's this Catholic tradition all about and is it still observed in ...

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Good Question: Why do people put ashes on their heads for Ash Wednesday?

Other historians say around the the year 1000, a priest named Aelfric said members of the church should put ashes upon their ...

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What Californians should know about Mardi Gras and Fat Tuesday celebration in New Orleans

Mardi Gras gives people the opportunity to celebrate before the Lenten season, where many give up habits for 40 days. Here's ...

Is today Fat Tuesday? Everything to know about Mardi Gras 2025

Here's what to know about Fat Tuesday and other important facts on the 2025 season, including Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter. The date of Fat Tuesday changes from year to year depending on when Easter ...

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