Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of reflection, prayer, and self-discipline for Christians leading ...

Cardinal Joseph W. Tobin, Archbishop of Newark, will lead two Ash Wednesday Masses on March 5 at St. Patrick’s Pro-Cathedral ...

While many Southerners are familiar with the food traditions surrounding Fat Tuesday and Mardi Gras, for Polish Americans, ...

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Wednesday, March 5, is Ash Wednesday, marking the beginning of the 40 days of Lent. Considered a holy day, ashes are imposed on the forehead in the form of a cross with the spoken words, “Remember ...

Known as Tłusty Czwartek in Polish - which translates to Fat Thursday in English - the tradition involves indulging in sweet ...

Three Pauls Valley pastors, from left – Chas Gowing, First Presbyterian Church; Elaine Howsley, First Christian Church; and ...

Carnival Season typically starts after Epiphany on Jan. 6 and culminates on Ash Wednesday, which falls on March 5 this year.

Planning a Mardi Gras celebration? Find out when the Fat Tuesday lands in 2025, along with everything to know on Mardi Gras, King cake and more.

Ash Wednesday is one week away and begins the Christian season of Lent. The 6-week period that leads up to Easter. What we ...

It's the season of Lent. Why do Christians celebrate the season for 40 days? Here's what to know about the holiday leading up to Easter.

It originated from French tradition and began as an annual carnival celebration in Louisiana in the 1700s. Today, it has become a month-long event in New Orleans with parades through the French ...