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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar, observed by many denominations. It falls 46 days before Easter and is characterized by the imposition of ashes on the foreheads of the faithful, symbolizing repentance and mortality. The ashes, typically made from burnt palm branches from the previous year's Palm Sunday, serve as a reminder of human sinfulness and the call to reflection and prayer during the Lenten season. Many Christians also observe fasting or giving up certain luxuries as part of their Lenten commitment.

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