Many Christians observe Ash Wednesday on Feb. 18, which begins the 40 days of Lent ahead of Easter on April 5.

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

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Ash Wednesday is on March 5, also known as the Day of Ashes, where you may see people with ashes in the shape of a cross smudged ...

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 ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Do Christians eat meat on Ash Wednesday? The answer is yes and no, depending on their denomination. Many Catholics do not eat meat ...

Ash Wednesday, in most Christian denominations, is the beginning of the Lenten season leading up to Easter Sunday. It is observed with a service where the faithful are marked with ashes. Many adults, ...