Ash Wednesday is today, marking the start of Lent and the Christian Easter Season. The holy day, also known as the Day of ...

According to Britannica.com, "Ash Wednesday is a solemn reminder of ... serving as the culmination of Holy Week, which includes several days, each carrying significance. These days include ...

How is Easter linked to eggs and bunnies? Here's what to know about the historical significance of the Christian holiday.

Good Friday: Commemorating Jesus' crucifixion and death. Easter Sunday: Commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. Lent ...

Lent, a period of fasting and reflection, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy Saturday or Maundy Thursday, depending on the denomination. The Easter Bunny will be making a late appearance this ...

Parishioners celebrate Ash Wednesday at Our Lady's Chapel in downtown New Bedford, Holy Week is observed the week before Easter, it's known as the most sacred week of the liturgical calendar.