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Hellebores prefer well-drained, rich soils but will adapt to most soil types. Plant them in spring or fall alongside other spring bloomers such as epimedium, daffodils, and bleeding hearts for a ...
Read on for the meaning behind the traditional Easter colors, and how they came to be associated with the holiday—plus ways you can incorporate those colors into your Easter decorations.
Opinion Four ways to observe the season of Lent Hundreds of years ago, Lent was a time to reconcile notorious sinners with the church. Today, it can be a time for us to return to Jesus, to commit ...
After six Fridays of not eating meat, Christians observing Lent are nearly at the finish line. The 40-day season of prayer comes to an end this week just ahead of the Easter holiday. The period ...
Violet --the official color Violet, or purple, is the official color of Lent. It represents mourning for the death of Jesus on the cross while also celebrating his resurrection with colors of royalty.
Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, falls on March 5 in 2025. The date of Ash Wednesday changes each year because it depends on the lunar cycles that determine the date of Easter. Christians around ...
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and its observance lasts for 40 days. Here's what to know about the Christian tradition.
Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.