The Christian observance of Ash Wednesday is just weeks away, falling on March 5 this year. The observance marks the start of lent, the season leading up to Easter; it's is one of five key periods ...

It may appear odd, but it is a mark people that practice Christianity receive at Mass on Ash Wednesday, one of the "most popular and important holy days" in the religion. It also marks the ...

It’s her first Ash Wednesday as a practicing Catholic. During Lent, Catholics give something up for 40 days, such as alcohol, swearing, meat or shopping. Lent ends on Easter Sunday, March 31.