When is Lent, and why is it celebrated? Here's what it means to Christians

When does Lent 2026 begin? What day is Ash Wednesday? When is Easter this year? What we know on why Christians do Lent and ...
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8 Fast Food Fried Shrimp Menu Items To Try During Lent

If you're planning to abstain from eating meat during Lent this year, these eight fast food chains have some tasty fried ...

When Does Lent Start? What to Know for 2026

If you’re planning to observe the six-and-a-half week period of self-sacrifice in 2026, you may be wondering when Lent starts so you can plan ahead. Some of the more common thin ...

When is the first day of Lent, and when is Easter 2026?

What to know about the Spring religious holidays.

When is Mardi Gras? Dates to know as carnival season ends, Lent begins

The carnival season is nearly over, culminating in the biggest celebration of the year: Mardi Gras.
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12 fast food menu items to eat during Lent that aren't fish

You don't have to just settle for fish sandwiches when trying to avoid meat during Lent. These alternative fast food items ...
Catholic Standard

Pope Leo XIV explains why Catholics fast during Lent

Pope Leo XIV speaks to visitors during his weekly general audience in the Paul VI Audience Hall at the Vatican Feb. 11, 2026. On Feb. 13, Pope Leo released his first Lenten message, in which he ...
QSR magazine

Smashburger Introduces New Shrimp Lineup for Lent

Smashburger, the fast-casual restaurant company that popularized smashed burgers, introduced its new shrimp limited time offerings, adding fresh seafood variety for in time for Lent, underscoring the ...