What is ash wednesday 2018?

Ash Wednesday is a significant day in the Christian faith, marking the beginning of the season of Lent. It falls on February 14th, 2018.

It is a day of repentance and fasting, where Christians typically attend a church service and receive ashes on their forehead in the shape of a cross. The ashes are made from blessed palm branches from the previous year's Palm Sunday service, which are burned and mixed with holy water or oil.

The ashes are a symbol of mortality, reminding Christians that they were created from dust and will eventually return to dust. They also serve as a reminder of the need for repentance and renewal in preparation for Easter.

During Lent, Christians traditionally observe a period of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving in remembrance of Jesus' 40 days of fasting and temptation in the wilderness. This season ends with the celebration of Easter, commemorating Jesus' resurrection.