This week kicks off the period leading up to the Christian Easter celebrations. But while Easter is typically associated with ...

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...

Discover the meaning and significance of Ash Wednesday 2025, marking the start of Lent. Learn about its traditions, date, and ...

Some denominations observe Lent, a 40-day period of fasting before Easter. But, fasting does not mean eating absolutely nothing. Some people fast or give up a particular luxury or habit ...

Lagana, halvas, and taramas, known as “the Koulouma,” are the official foods of the first day of Lent in Greece, known as ...

Hallow will be taking listeners on a journey to grow closer to Christ this Lent through “ Pray40: The Way .” Jonathahn Roumie, Mark Wahlberg, Chris Pratt, Father Mike Schmitz, Sister Miriam James ...

The days of the Mardi Gras season are racing to a close. In just a couple of days, Fat Tuesday will be here. But after the ...

Christians worldwide celebrate a special day in the church calendar known as Ash Wednesday. The day marks the start of the ...

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Kathara Deftera,” Greek for Clean Monday, commences the 40-day period of Great Lent, known as "Sarakosti" for the Greek Orthodox Church.

From panko-crusted Alaskan pollock to golden-battered walleye, these seasonal fish sandwiches are sure to please observers of Lent and seafood lovers alike.