Easter 2025: Key dates, background for Lent and Holy Week
The timing of Lent varies from year to year and is tied to the spring equinox. Here are 2025's key dates, including Easter.
When is Easter in 2025? What to know about how the date is set
In 2025 Lent ends on April 17, known as Maundy Thursday or Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. This year, Easter falls ...
When does Lent start and end this year? Origin of fasting observance, dates for Easter
Lent, a 40-day period of prayer and fasting in Christian traditions, begins on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, and ends on Thursday, April 17, 2025.
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New Books for Lent and Easter Promise Contemplation and Celebration
A cluster of new and forthcoming titles, including devotionals and other works by popular Christian pastors, theologians, and ...
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Ash Wednesday is today — start of Lent. How long is it? Why Christians wear ashes, give things up
Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, is on March 5, 2025. Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and giving, ends on April 17, 2025. Easter Sunday is on April 20, 2025. Ash Wednesday is officially here ...
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When is Lent, Mardi Gras and Easter? In 2025 the dates are later
It's also referred to as "Shrove Tuesday," coming from the practice of "shriving," which means purifying oneself through ...
Lent in moderation
The trick to a meaningful Lent, wise folks will tell you, is to choose something small and nurturing to bring into your life.
Lent specials and deals: 27 restaurants serving up seafood
Fast-food chains are selling fish sandwiches and offering deals on seafood for Lent: McDonald's, Burger King, White Castle, ...