Lent is nearly halfway over, and millions are eagerly awaiting Easter Sunday. Here are the meanings behind the days and why ...

Know the dates for the end of Lent, Holy Week and Easter Sunday in 2025. Why does Easter start late this year?

Lent is a time of preparation and self-recognition before Easter. According to the United States Conference of Catholic ...

Millions around the world continue to observe the 40-day period of Lent. Here's why some don't eat chicken on Fridays.

The first day of spring is upon us and so are other key dates and spring holidays to look forward to, such as Easter, Passover, Good Friday and the end of Lent. Unlike many other holidays ...

The countdown to the Orthodox Easter is set to begin on March 3, when Greece celebrates “Kathara Deftera,” Greek for “Clean ...

The date of Easter is determined by the Sunday after the first full moon that follows the Spring Equinox. Lent, a period of fasting and reflection, begins on Ash Wednesday and ends on Holy ...

For those observing Lent, the consumption of chicken on Fridays is typically avoided because it is categorized as flesh meat. According to traditional practices, believers refrain from eating flesh ...