If you’ve ever seen people walking around with smudged crosses on their foreheads and wondered what it’s all about, welcome to Ash Wednesday—the day that kicks off the season of Lent with ...

If you see people walking around with black smudges on their foreheads Wednesday, it's there for a reason: Ash Wednesday is March 5, which marks the beginning of Lent for Christians. Ash Wednesday ...

Editor's note: This editorial, slightly modified, has appeared on previous Ash Wednesdays in this newspaper. To get a "black mark," we understand from the common lexicon, isn't a good thing ...

Wondering why a small dusty cross anoints the foreheads of Christians once a year? They're celebrating Ash Wednesday, which for many also marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and ...

On Wednesday, many Christians will show up to work with ashes smudged on their foreheads. Many more will head to church on their lunch break or after work to receive a cross of ashes on their face.

The 40-day period of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday. See the 2025 dates, and why and how Christians observe the religious ...

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Ash Wednesday is on March 5, also known as the Day of Ashes, where you may see people with ashes in the shape of a cross smudged on their forehead or abstaining from eating meat. Ash Wednesday is ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection and repentance observed by Christians. During Lent, believers focus on Christ's life and sacrifice. Ashes, symbolizing ...

Ash Wednesday is a pivotal date for those who practice in the catholic faith. Find out if this day will affect mail delivery ...

While not all Christians observe Ash Wednesday, those who do usually attend a service to mark the occasion. This year's Ash ...