Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Christian season of Lent. An Ash Wednesday service includes having a pastor put ashes on your forehead. This is a reminder of the sacrifice that Jesus made for all sins.
Not every denomination will celebrate Ash Wednesday. It is more common among the denominations Roman Catholic, Lutheran, Presbyterian, United Methodist, Episcopal and Eastern Orthodox.
The ashes are typically made from the dried palm leaves that are collected from the previous year's Palm Sunday service. These are burned during the service by the pastor. The ash is then placed on the head of the participant.
Those who observe the tradition find it to be a moving service.
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