The weeks-long spring tradition of Lent is celebrated by millions of Christians around the world. The period leads up to Easter Sunday, celebrated in honor of Jesus Christ's resurrection. After Holy ...

Though most people know the religious meaning behind Easter, the days leading up to the spring holiday are important days for faithful Christians will honor the Biblical story of Jesus Christ.

Commonly, Catholics and other Christians will abstain from meat during Fridays throughout Lent. The Lenten Season ends on Holy Thursday, known by some denominations as Maundy Thursday, as ...

Holy Week has begun for those who observe Lent, which means Easter is right ... Holy Week is marked by Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Holy Saturday and Easter Sunday.

This year, Lent began on March 5, and its 40 day period ends today, April 17, on Holy Thursday (also known as Maundy Thursday). The last day of Lent will always be on the Thursday before Easter.

See analysis The last day of Lent is Holy Thursday, the day before Good Friday. This year Holy Thursday, also called Maundy Thursday, is April 17. "Maundy" means foot-washing, which refers to ...