Why Do Christians Give Up Something for Lent? And Other Lent, Ash Wednesday Facts
What is the meaning of ashes on the forehead? What food is thought to have been developed during Lent? Here are some facts about the history of the Christian observation leading up to Easter.
Lent begins today, on Ash Wednesday, marking the 40-day period in Christianity in which Jesus went into the desert to fast and pray, and leading to observation of Holy Week, which commemorates Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection on Easter Sunday. Many churches will offer special Ash Wednesday services to mark the start of the observation. In Apple Valley, Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church will hold Ash Wednesday services at noon, 4:30 p.m., 5:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. How much do you know about these traditions and facts associated with the Lenten season? 1. Many Christians know the ashes applied to the forehead on Ash Wednesday are meant to be a reminder of man's mortality and the need to repent sin. But ashes are also a recurring …
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