Christians around the world are currently observing Lent, a period of 40 days of fasting and reflection leading up to Easter; this year Lent is observed from March 5 through April 17. For many, this ...

ST. MARTIN PARISH — With Ash Wednesday marking the beginning of Lent, many people in Acadiana are turning to seafood and crawfish as part of their Lenten tradition. In Breaux Bridge, known as the ...

The Lenten season is tied to traditions seeded in the establishment of the Roman Catholic Church. Rick Prescott and Gregory Martinez helped lead the way to a local embodiment of those traditions — the ...

JOHNSTOWN, Pa. – The tradition of fish fry Fridays during Lent is in full swing, with people making their ways to local churches and fire halls each week to feast on seafood specials and side dishes.

Better indulge while you can — Lent is almost here. With Ash Wednesday marking the start of 40 days of fasting, reflection and repentance, Christians everywhere are gearing up to trade indulgence for ...

Olde Tyme Grocery in Lafayette, Louisiana, serves special fried crawfish po'boys exclusively on Fridays during Lent, a tradition that started over 30 years ago. During Lent, the restaurant sells over ...

The beginning of March launches the first of several holidays and traditions with Roman Catholic roots such as Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday, Lent and St. Patrick’s Day. While they date back centuries, ...

Lent is almost here, and many traditions take part this week to let loose and have fun before committing to the observance of the 40 days and 40 nights Jesus spent in the desert in Christian ...

Many modern writers on food, agriculture and diet talk about the need for modern people to be more “mindful” of where food comes from and its connection to the land. That’s not an issue for farm ...

Carnival in Spain is the moment winter finally loosens up a bit. Streets fill with parades, sequins and brass bands, and kids march through town in costumes their parents cobbled together. It’s a ...

Our traditional Lenten practices can certainly be shared with the younger members of the Church, helping us to pray together as parishes, schools and families. The Stations of the Cross are explained ...