Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day fall on the same day, Feb. 14, 2024. Memes that play up the connection have appeared on social media, particularly for United Methodist Churches.

Memes aside, one could easily be tempted to put Valentine’s Day and Ash Wednesday on opposite poles, a case of indulgence vs. denial. But that seems too pat. So what do they have in common?

Ash Wednesday is here. From smudged foreheads to fasting struggles, these funny Ash Wednesday memes will get you through the start of Lent.

Listen to more stories on the Noa app. 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 ...

But it also happens to be Ash Wednesday, the solemn day of fasting and reflection that signals the start of Christianity's most penitent season. WHY IS ASH WEDNESDAY ON VALENTINE'S DAY THIS YEAR?

That's right, in 2024, Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday fall on the same day, just as they did in 2018. Before 2018, the last time the two observances coincided was 1945, making the calendar ...

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

Because in 2024, Ash Wednesday falls on Valentine’s Day. The last time this convergence of holidays happened was in 2018.

Feb. 14 is a holiday heavyweight this year due to a calendar collision of events. Yes, it’s Valentine’s Day, the fixed annual celebration of love and friendship, marked by cute couples, eager ...

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.