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Ash Wednesday is the day that kicks off the start of Lent.

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When does Lent start in the Roman Catholic Church?

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What religious observation starts on Ash Wednesday and ends before Easter?

Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday is the liturgical Season of Lent.


What are you marked with as you begin lent?

You are marked with an ash on Ash Wednesday. Ash Wednesday starts Lent.


Does Lent formally begin on the Sunday after Ash Wednesday?

No!Lent begin during Ash Wednesday.


When is Mardi Gras and why do they have it?

Mardi Gras (Fat Tuesday in French) represents the time of splurging on different foods and drinks before Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, which is why Mardi Gras is always the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday.


Why is Ash Wednesday on Sunday in 2009 and not Wednesday?

Ash Wednesday is the first day of lent - a period of 40 days before Easter (not including Sundays). Easter is always on a Sunday, and therefore Ash Wednesday is always on a Wednesday. In 2009 Ash Wednesday is on Wednesday 25th February.


How are the Brazilian holidays Ash Wednesday Lent and Carnival related?

Carnival occurs the day before Ash Wednesday as a celebration ( like Mardi Gras) before Lent and fasting begin. Carnival translated means "farewell to meat"


What do you call the Sunday after Ash Wednesday?

The Sunday after Ash Wednesday is the First Sunday of Lent.


What famous festival in Brazil occurs four days before lent?

ash Wednesday


What day begins the season of Lent?

Lent begins with Ash Wednesday


What is the day does lent start on?

Ash Wednesday


When is the altar stripped in Lent?

Ash Wednesday.