Ash WednesdayFAQs What is the significance of Ash Wednesday? Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten period leading up to Easter. This day is when devout Christians begin their 46 day fasting period. What is the history of Ash Wednesday?
As anyone who is familiar with Christian holidays knows, winter is jam-packed with important observances. Christmas is well known, but there are many occasions with great religious significance leading up to spring that are less familiar to many:ShroveTuesday,MardiGras,AshWednesday, andLent. In th...