If you've been "fasting" from unhealthy habits for Lent, you're in luck: Thursday is the last day of Lent. The weeks-long spring tradition of Lent is celebrated by millions of Christians around the ...

If you’re an observant Catholic with a sweet tooth, you may be facing a dilemma. Lent — the 40-day holy period of fasting and praying observed by Christians — starts on St. Valentine’s Day this year.

The kickoff to Lent begins with Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras. Catholicism is known for its feasts and fasts, Fat Tuesday is the day before Lent when you participate in a ...

On a special Wednesday in February, you may find people with ash marks on their foreheads. While it may seem unusual to some, the special day known as Ash Wednesday is one of the "most popular and ...

Lent 2025: Lent holds immense religious significance in Christianity. It refers to the 40-day period of prayers, service, ...

Muslims around the world are welcoming the start of Ramadan, a month of fasting, increased worship, heightened charity, good deeds and community. Christians are also fasting during Lent, the 40-day ...

Valentine’s Day falls on Ash Wednesday this week, a rare occurrence that has prompted Catholics to ponder the best way to observe them both. Valentine’s Day is known for indulging in candy. Ash ...

When it comes to pulling Catholics into pews, Christmas rites top the list -- followed by a tie between Easter, the Christian calendar's most joyous day, and Ash Wednesday, which is the most sobering.

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