This week kicks off the period leading up to the Christian Easter celebrations. But while Easter is typically associated with hot cross buns and chocolate eggs, there's another sweet treat to indulge ...

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

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

William Johnston, University of Dayton For Christians, the death and resurrection of Jesus is a pivotal event commemorated ...

From high-energy parades to colorful beads and masks, there are dozens of traditions involved in Mardi Gras, also known as ...

Mardi Gras—also known as “Fat Tuesday”—is a time of lively parades, colorful beads, and festive music. But beyond the party atmosphere, this celebration has deep roots in history and faith.

Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church will host a drive-through imposition of ashes in observance of Ash Wednesday on March 5 from noon to 2 p.m.

GREENFIELD — “No Wonder They Crucified Him” is a theme of a special series starting Ash Wednesday and concluding on Easter Sunday at Curry’s Chapel Church.

The man with the bowl of ashes asked, "What do you want from Lent?" But maybe the real question is, "What does Lent want from ...

Lent begins March 5, and different denominations of Christianity have varied traditions for the 40 days leading to observance ...

Lenten observances begin on Wednesday, March 5, leading up to Holy Week and Easter, which falls on April 20 this year.