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Observing Ash Wednesday, Valentine’s Day could be tricky this year: Here’s why
(NEXSTAR) — Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the 40-day Lenten period, is already here. This year, it’s a bit different — and a bit rare. A quick look at your calendar and you’ll ...
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What are Fat Tuesday and Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent and is one of the more heavily attended non-Sunday services among Christian churches. At the service, ashes from burned palms used during Palm Sunday (the ...