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

Ash Wednesday is always six and a half weeks before ... is considered a sin. People, including children, also often sacrifice something they cherish. Why do people give up something for Lent?

Wildfire smoke causes particularly dangerous air quality, especially for sensitive groups that include children and ... a "windblown dust and ash advisory" through Wednesday evening.

Lent starts on Ash Wednesday. The last week of Lent is called Holy Week. In 2024 Lent begins on Wednesday 14 February and ends on Thursday 28 March. Lent is an old English word meaning 'lengthen'.