As the sun rose in New Orleans, rows of parade-goers already lined the street. People set up chairs, coolers, grills and ...

This week is packed with holidays and celebrations. From Mardi Gras and the Lunar New Year on the day of the solar eclipse, ...

Today is known as Mardi Gras or “Fat Tuesday”. Fat Tuesday is a festive day of indulgence before the season of Lent begins for Christians. Today is the last day of eating rich, fatty ...

Today is what many refer to as “Fat Tuesday” or Paczki Day. These rich, deep-fried Polish doughnuts are traditionally eaten ...

People across the country remember Rev. Jesse Jackson and a key hearing today on the future of redistricting in Missouri. Get your 9 things to know.

Two worlds collide as Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras, and Lunar New Year, also known as Chinese New Year, fall on the same day in ...

Mardi Gras marks the last day of the Carnival season before Lent begins, a 40-day season of fasting and prayer that begins on ...

This week marks the beginning of the Lunar New Year, Ramadan and Lent. The three holidays are governed by different lunar calendars, and it's extremely rare for them to coincide.

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Feb. 18, 2026: Lent is the 40-day period leading up Easter for Christians that begins with Ash Wednesday, which falls on Feb. 18. Easter, which is April 5 this year, is determined by the first full ...

Get all the key dates for spring Christian holidays in 2026, including Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent and Easter. Plan your ...