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

You can mark the start of Lent in a single moment: ashes on the forehead, a short phrase, and a choice to slow down. Ash Wednesday begins a 40-day season of focused prayer, fasting, and reflection ...

With the end of March approaching and the start to April near, you may be thinking Easter Sunday is close. So, it may be surprising to realize that this year, Easter is actually closer to May.

Leading up to Easter, I noticed some people in my community were in upbeat moods. During a recent grocery store run, I wore my baby blue sweatshirt with “Jesus” on the back. While waiting for a ...

Ash Wednesday is here and the Christian season of Lent begins for 2026. What we know on date, the 6-week period that leads up to Easter, fasting and more.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Easter is a reminder of the love Jesus taught, how to help a neighbor, and the need to be the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus at ...