As the Christian season of Lent begins, millions of worshippers around the world observe traditions that date back millennia. Abstaining from certain pleasures or luxuries, including food and drinks, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An important religious time for millions of Christians across America is almost upon us. Lent, the annual season to prepare for ...

Lent starts next week with Ash Wednesday, as a significant part of the Christian faith is about to begin. Here is what we know about the Lenten season, Ash Wednesday, as well as upcoming dates for ...

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. This is the week of Ash Wednesday, a solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Lent ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lenten season for many Christians. The ashes, made from the previous year's burnt palm branches, symbolize mortality and repentance. Lent is a 40-day period of ...

Today is Ash Wednesday, marking the start of Lent, a 40-day season of prayer, fasting and reflection leading up to Easter. If you’re looking to observe the season with meaningful religious items, ...

Few islanders still observe Lent, but they cling to a tradition once seen as defying the all-powerful Roman Catholic Church. Jig dancers taking part in an annual masked celebration in ...

An important religious time for millions of Christians across America is almost upon us. Lent, the annual season to prepare for the celebration of Easter, begins on Feb. 18, or Ash Wednesday. The ...