Ash Wednesday is the 1st day of Lent. Originally ashes were applied to the top of the head or Christians and Catholics. Today the pastor or priest applies ashes to the foreheads of Christians and Catholics (in the shape of a cross) while saying, “For dust you are and to Read the rest of this entry »

Fat Tuesday means, “Mardi Gras” in French. Fat Tuesday lands on the day before the Catholic holiday named, “Ash Wednesday”. Fat Tuesday or Mardi Gras is the Carnival period between Epiphany and Ash Wednesday. Some groups consider the final 3 day period before Ash Wednesday Mardi Gras. In the United Read the rest of this entry »