Easter falls on Sunday, April 20, this year. Ahead of the holiday, many Christians will observe Lent, a 40-day period of self-reflection and sacrifice. The six-week period begins on Ash Wednesday ...

It's also referred to as "Shrove Tuesday," coming from the practice of "shriving," which means purifying oneself through ...

When is Easter Sunday this year, and what do the days of Lent represent? Here's what to know. Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox.

Here’s when Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday and Easter 2025 are and why the dates they fall on change every year. Easter this year will be in late April, on Sunday, April 20. Easter Sunday ...

See below to find the date the Christian observation begins, along with details on Ash Wednesday, when Lent ends, and what day Easter lands on this year. In 2025, Lent begins on Wednesday ...

Holy Saturday marks the end of the Lenten season on April 19, it is a time to mourn the death of Jesus and to prepare for his ...

Easter Sunday is this weekend, but when is Lent really over? Here's what you need to know. Lent starts the Easter season on Ash Wednesday, but it actually ends before Easter Day. This year ...

Fat Tuesday, aka Mardi Gras, is over, which means it's Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent and the 2025 Easter season. During Easter, some might celebrate their belief in Jesus Christ's resurrection ...

Here’s when Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday and Easter 2025 are and why the dates they fall on change every year. Easter Sunday sometimes falls in late April, because the holiday is not tied to ...

Here’s when Ash Wednesday, Lent, Good Friday and Easter 2025 are and why the dates they fall on change every year. Easter Sunday sometimes falls in late April, because the holiday is not tied to ...