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Ash Wednesday marks the start of the 40-day Lenten period known as Lent .
It's not uncommon for Ash Wednesday and Valentine ’s Day to fall on a Wednesday together.
Next year , when Easter lands on April 20, Ash Wednesday will be on March 5 .
The last time we saw this was in 2018 : Easter landed on April Fools ’ Day.
“Valentine’s Day can appropriately be celebrated on another day , such as the Tuesday before Ash Wednesday , which happens to be Mardi Gras , a time of celebration prior to the Lenten journey,” Bishop Bambera added. “That will allow Ash Wednesday to retain its appropriate significance.” Next year , Easter will land on April 20 , putting Ash Wednesday on March 5 . Copyright 2024 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed..
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