Exploring religious traditions, significance in preparation for LentTens of millions of Christians from multiple denominations across the globe will begin observing Lent with the start of Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14, 2024. Ash Wednesday encompasses the commencement of Lent, the symbolic acknowledgment of human mortality, a call to repentance and the spiritual preparation for the celebration of Easter. These fasting rules typically occur on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, but some Catholics follow the fasting traditions throughout all of Lent. The significance of Ash Wednesday lies in its association with repentance, reflection and preparation for the Easter season. Exploring religious traditions, significance in preparation for Lent

Source: Fox News February 14, 2024 11:43 UTC