Western Christianity event

Ash Monday

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In Western Christianity, Ash Monday, also known as Pure Monday, Monday of Lent or Green Monday, is the first day of Great Lent and refers to the leaving behind of sinful attitudes and non-fasting foods.

On this day many people choose to make a cross on their forehead with ashes as a sign of their faith.

Here are some other ways you can observe this day according to Western Christian tradition: