Ash Wednesday-Celebrations, Significance
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Ash Wednesday is a normal Wednesday with a difference that it comes next to the Fat Tuesday.
Fat Tuesday is a day when people eat lots of fatty food before going on fasting for 40 days which is called Lent.
You can know more about Fat Tuesday from the link below:
Purpose of Ash Wednesday?
The main purpose of celebrating Ash Wednesday is to create a feeling of prayers, truth and faith in the hearts of devotees who follow this belief.
Who celebrates Ash Wednesday?
Though catholic normally follow Ash Wednesday but many times non-Catholic Christian are also found celebrating this day.
What do people do on Ash Wednesday?
People prefer silence prayers on this day and also do personal confession. The priest or Pastor put an ash on their forehead. This ash is in the shape of cross and has a lot of significance.
While putting ash on the forehead it is said “from the dust you came and to dust you will return.”
How is Ash made on Ash Wednesday?
Ash that is used on Ash Wednesday is made by burning palm tress branches.
Ash is made one Sunday before. When people come to collect ash, they also ask to forgive their sins.
Ash Wednesday Dates
Dates of Ash Wednesday keep on changing every year. For example, in 2023 it fell on 22 February.
Frequently Asked Question
Q: Why it is called “Ash Wednesday”?
Ans: On this day priest or pastor puts Ash on the forehead of those who visit church for prayer or personal confession.
Q: How is Ash made on Ash Wednesday?
Ans: Ash is made by burning branches of Palm tree.
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