This year, Ash Wednesday falls on Feb. 14. Ash Wednesday places Catholics and other denominations of faith in the place of Jesus’ entry into the desert before His death. It is a symbolic turning ...

Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision of events. Yes, it's Valentine's Day, the fixed annual celebration of love and friendship, marked by cute couples, eager ...

Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week. In 2024 Lent begins on Wednesday 14 February and ends on Thursday 28 March. Lent is an old English word meaning 'lengthen'.