Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, an important time for Christians leading up to Easter. Here's what to know.

Deciding what to give up for Lent is a personal choice, often involving something significant in your daily life ...

Mardi Gras, also known as Fat Tuesday or Shrove Tuesday, is the end of pre-Lenten season and is always celebrated the day before Ash Wednesday. This year it will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 4. Ash ...

Mardi Gras in New Orleans, has been in full swing since Jan. 6 and will close with a final celebration on March 4 with a Fat Tuesday celebration.

Ash Wednesday is the first day of the season of Lent that leads up to Good Friday and Easter. What to know about the day.