Today, Feb. 22, is Ash Wednesday. Ashes were a symbol of mourning in the OT (Old Testament). You put them on yourself, heaped on your head like ...

On Ash Wednesday, many Christians observe the tradition of placing ashes in a cross on the forehead, which may be accompanied by the words “Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return” or ...

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

On Ash Wednesday, you may encounter Christians, especially Catholics, wearing a smudge of ashes on their foreheads. That could be a bit startling unless you know the meaning behind this religious ...