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Ash Wednesday HistoryAsh Wednesday marks the commencement of the season of Lent. It is a day of reflection, penance, and fasting aimed at preparing the faithful for Easter -- one of the most significant events in Christianity. Significant to its observance is the imposition of ashes on the foreheads of participants, a ritual signifying mortality and the need for repentance. Ash Wednesday's history dates back to the early Christian traditions of the 8th century. Its observance in Canada, just like in many other Western nations, is mainly attributed to immigration and the influence of European settlers who brought these religious traditions with them. Particularly for a large chunk of the Canadian populace identifying as Catholic, this day serves as a solemn reminder of their faith's tenets and values. In Canada, Ash Wednesday observance is not significantly different from other parts of the world where this tradition is observed. Worshipers participate in church services during which a priest administers ashes in the form of a cross on the forehead. This act is usually accompanied by the saying, "Remember you are dust, and to dust, you shall return." Ash Wednesday occurs on the same day in Canada as it does globally - 46 days before Easter Sunday, its date varies each year, depending on the date of Easter. Facts about Ash Wednesday
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