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.

Ash Wednesday falls on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The holy day marks the beginning of Lent. Easter Sunday will fall on April 5 in 2026. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a period for repentance and ...

Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, Christianity's 40-day season of prayer, fasting and giving in preparation for Jesus Christ' resurrection.

It's Ash Wednesday, marking the start of the Easter season for Christians. So what does Ash Wednesday mean? Here's what to know.

Ash Wednesday falls on Feb. 18, 2026. Here's what it means and where to get ashes in Austin, including early morning and drive-through options.

What is not allowed during Lent? Many Christians abstain from meat on Fridays and fast on specific days. What to know ...

Ash Wednesday can take place anywhere from Feb. 4 through March 10, and this year, it falls on the earlier side.

When is Easter Sunday 2026? Mardi Gras - Fat Tuesday will kickoff Ash Wednesday and the start of Lent next week. See Good ...

There are several foods that are acceptable to eat on Ash Wednesday. These foods include milk, eggs, fish, grains, fruits and vegetables, according to Forklift and Palate. There also are no limits on ...

What is Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, a period of fasting, prayer and almsgiving observed by Christians.

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, leading up to observances of Jesus’ death on Good Friday and resurrection on Easter.

NEW YORK CITY (PIX11) — It’s Ash Wednesday, marking the end of Fat Tuesday celebrations and the beginning of Lent season for many Christians. As is tradition on Ash Wednesday, Christians will ...