(WSVN) - Christians around the world are observing Ash Wednesday on March 2.
Wednesday marks the first day of Lent — a 40 day period of time to be spent with reflection and prayer before Easter Sunday.
The holy day gets its name from the placing of repentance ashes on the foreheads of the faithful.
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