For those staying strong in their Lent fasting, you're nearing the halfway mark! Millions of Christians around the world are ...

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

The 40-day period of Lent starts with Ash Wednesday. See the 2025 dates, and why and how Christians observe the religious ...

Ash Wednesday marks the first day of Lent, signifying the beginning of the six weeks of penitence that take place before Easter. Lent is a religious observance within Christianity that ...

Ash Wednesday, which signals the 40-day period leading up to Easter called Lent, falls on March 5 this year. During Lent, some Christians give up a pleasure, such as sugary treats, wine or television.

Lent culminates with Easter, which celebrates the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Easter's date fluctuates annually as it is determined by the lunar calendar, always falling on the first Sunday ...

Fat Tuesday, aka Mardi Gras, is over, which means it's Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent and the 2025 Easter season. During Easter, some might celebrate their belief in Jesus Christ's resurrection ...