Memes aside, one could easily be tempted to put Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday on opposite poles, a case of indulgence vs. denial. Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day fall on the same day ...

WHY IS ASH WEDNESDAY ON VALENTINE'S DAY THIS YEAR? Ash Wednesday is not a fixed date. Its timing is tied to Easter Sunday, and for most Christians, Easter will fall on March 31 this year.

Candy hearts, chocolates, romantic dinners: These are the typical indulgences of Valentine's Day. They're also out this year for Catholics who are observing Ash Wednesday, one of the two ...

Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day fall on the same day this year — Feb. 14, ... Some memes on social media have had fun with the incidental timing of Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day.

The meme-ification of Ash Wednesday. While this is a religious holiday, Ash Wednesday memes have gained popularity online. These memes often mix humor with religious observance. They typically ...

Ash Wednesday will be observed Feb. 14. Religious leaders say you can observe it and Valentine's Day without ditching your Catholic obligations.

(NEXSTAR) – Ash Wednesday, which marks the start of the 40-day Lenten period, is already here. This year, it’s a bit different – and a bit rare.

The Archdiocese of Newark did not issue any sort of official recommendations relating to the overlap of Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday, the Rev. Bismarck Chau, pastor at Saint Patrick’s Pro ...

This year, Ash Wednesday, a Christian day of mourning, falls on February 14, Valentine’s Day. At first glance, these two days could not be more different: One is a lighthearted celebration of ...

In 2024, Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight due to a calendar collision of events — it’s Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes, File) Show Caption. 1 of 4.