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Ash wednesday meaning catholic.
When is Easter, Ash Wednesday, Lent? Your guide to 2025 holy days
The kickoff to Lent begins with Fat Tuesday, also known as Shrove Tuesday or Mardi Gras.
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Catholicism is known for its feasts and fasts, Fat Tuesday is the day before Lent when you participate in a joyful preparation for the Lenten fast.
This year, Fat Tuesday falls on Tuesday, March 4. It's a day when many households enjoy the gluttonous occasion by enjoying all the delicacies that will be given up for the next 40 days.
It’s also a day to reflect on your life and take part in the practice of "shriving," which means purifying oneself through confession before lent, according to the Almanac.
This is just the beginning of the 46 days until Easter Sunday. As the holy days fall on a different date each year, here are the important dates for this year's holy season.
When is Ash Wednesday?
Ash Wednesday, also known as the Day of Ashes, falls on Wednesday, March 5, beginning this year's journey into the Lenten season.
The solemn day is a reminder of human morality signified by repentance and fasting when many Chr
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