Eastbourne-based chamber choir Noteworthy Voices will sing a concert of choral music on the theme of 'From Darkness to Light' to mark the period of Lent, leading up to the Easter weekend. The concert ...

It depends on the date of Easter, and therefore the date of Pancake Day, moves around with the Lunar Calendar. Easter is always on the first Sunday after the Full Moon that happens after the spring ...

Lagana, halvas, and taramas, known as “the Koulouma,” are the official foods of the first day of Lent in Greece, known as ...

Discover the meaning and significance of Ash Wednesday 2025, marking the start of Lent. Learn about its traditions, date, and ...

This Wednesday, many Christians will have ashes put on their forehead. Here are four things to know about Ash Wednesday.

Kathara Deftera (Καθαρά Δευτέρα) is a day when families and friends celebrate with delicious fasting foods and the widespread ...

This week kicks off the period leading up to the Christian Easter celebrations. But while Easter is typically associated with ...

Kathara Deftera,” Greek for Clean Monday, commences the 40-day period of Great Lent, known as "Sarakosti" for the Greek Orthodox Church.

Some denominations observe Lent, a 40-day period of fasting before Easter. But, fasting does not mean eating absolutely nothing. Some people fast or give up a particular luxury or habit ...

In 2024, Ash Wednesday arrived early in the season, falling on Feb. 14, which is also Valentine's Day. This year, in 2025, ...

March 7 is the time to let employees and colleagues know how much they’re valued. Use one of these creative ideas to express ...