Ash Wednesday Brian Glaser
Publisher: Word Association Publishers

Therefore, the first day of Lent in the western Church is always a Wednesday. Ash Wednesday (Miércoles de Ceniza) marks the end of the Carnival season and the start of Lent in Catholic churches across Mexico. Ash Wednesday marks the onset of the Lent, the 40-day period of fasting and abstinence. It is also known as the 'Day of Ashes'. Ash Wednesday is one of the most popular and important holy days in the liturgical calendar. Ash Wednesday takes place 46 days before Easter Sunday, and is cheifly observed by Catholics, although many other Christians observe it too. Let's just go all the way this Ash Wednesday and stop imposing ashen crosses on foreheads all together. Ash Wednesday is a 1973 American drama film starring Elizabeth Taylor, directed by Larry Peerce and produced by Dominick Dunne. Customs & traditions of Ash Wednesday. Check out all the info on when Ash Wednesday 2015 is, aka the first day of Lent, and the date. Ash Wednesday opens Lent, a season of fasting and prayer. (RNS) Chances are you'll see a bunch of folks walking around with schmutz on their foreheads this Wednesday (Feb.