They're celebrating Ash Wednesday, which for many also marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance and reflection leading up to Easter. Here's what you need to know about a holiday marked ...

This year, Ash Wednesday lands on Wednesday, March 5, and that day also marks the beginning of Lent. While many will participate in the tradition of giving up meat on Fridays, some may also ...

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The Krewe of Alla will roll behind Druids Wednesday night on the Uptown route. Druids kicks off parades for the night at 6:15 p.m. Alla will then follow. Alla used to roll after the Krewe of ...

George Weston Ltd. (WN-T) gained 2.8 per cent on Wednesday after it reported a profit in its fourth quarter compared with a loss a year ago. The company, which is the controlling unitholder of ...

Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent for people of Christian faith. Each year, Catholics, Lutherans and other denominations around the world observe the 40-day period of self-sacrifice and ...

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As spring moves into sight, the Christian Easter season is getting closer, and that starts with Ash Wednesday. However, this year's Easter season starts much later than usual. While 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 ...