Historically, Advent was known as a “little Lent,” which is why the penitential color of purple is used. During Lent, we prepare for the resurrection of Christ on Easter.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent and the 40 days of fasting associated with it. This photo was taken at St. Patrick's Cathedral in New York City, Feb. 10, 2016. Andrew Renneisen/Getty ...

Bangkok, Jul 14 (efe_epa). — Millions of travelers are expected to hit the roads and board domestic flights on Saturday, during a fiveday holiday marking the start of the Thai Buddhist Lent, a ...

The three-month Buddhist retreat that began during the rainy season in July and is known as Buddhist Lent ends today with colorful celebrations.

Starting next Thursday, the Candle Festival in Ubon Ratchathani will be launched to mark Khao Phansa Day, or the first day of the annual Buddhist Lent, which this year falls on July 25 and lasts ...

A wax float is seen during a parade of the candle festival in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand, July 17, 2019. The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival is held to commemorate the Buddha's first sermon and ...

The four candles represent the four weeks of Advent — three candles are purple, and one is a rose color. ... little Lent,” which is why the penitential color of purple is used. During Lent, ...

Photo taken on July 15, 2019 shows candle flowers made by tourists and local people in a temple in Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand. The Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival is held to commemorate the Buddha's ...