The Christian holiday marks the start of Lent, a 40-day period of penance that culminates on Easter
his ministry. This period is considered by Christians to be God's test of Jesus's spirituality and ability to withstand temptation.
Today, Christians use the holiday both to repent and reflect. The ash cross marking observers’ foreheads is meant to represent mortality and penance for their sins. It is applied by a priest during a morning mass, often along with a small blessing:"Remember that you are dust and to dust you shall return." Many choose to keep it on all day.
The ash itself is made from the burned palm leaves used during the previous year’s Palm Sunday services, which commemorate Jesus's arrival to Jerusalem a week before he was crucified and resurrected. It’s believed that residents welcomed him by waving palm fronds.Ash Wednesday sets the tone for Lent, which is considered a time for self-improvement. Originally, Christians observing Lent were allowed only one meal a day and were forbidden from eating meat or fish during the entire period.
While some still abide by a strict version of the fast on Fridays during Lent, many instead choose to give up indulgences like alcohol and social media. Christianity, a religion based on the teachings of Jesus Christ, has about two billion followers. Learn about the story of Jesus Christ, where the Christian faith originated, and how it grew to become the largest religion on the planet.Share
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