Many Christian churches, or denominations, are in the season of Lent. But what is Lent anyway? Many of us are familiar with the “season” of Christmas, which is also a name of a season of the ...

Unlike other holidays, the date that Easter Sunday ... minister during church services. Ashes are a symbol of penance. Not every Christian religion observes Ash Wednesday or Lent.

It also marks the beginning of the countdown toward Easter, as people that practice the religion will also be observing Lent leading up ... t all that regular in church participation — some ...

Here’s a look at Easter and Holy Week. On Easter Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ on the third day after his crucifixion. It also marks the end of the 40-day period of ...