Ash Wednesday, in the calendar of Western Christianity, is the first day of Lent and occurs 46 days before Easter. It is a moveable fast, falling on a different dateAnswer the question What is Ash Wednesday and what do Christians celebrate on Ash Wednesday?Most people know that Ash Wednesday is the first day of Lent, the time of preparation before Easter. But how is it celebrated? And why do Catholics wear ashes onAlthough Ash Wednesday is not a Catholic holy day of obligation, it is an important part of the season of Lent. The first clear evidence of Ash Wednesday is aroundWele to AshWednesday.. Here you will find an online guide to the history, customs and practices of Ash Wednesday. Prepare now for Ash Wednesday 2011 (March 9Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for Christ's Resurrection on Easter
