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Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. Lent is the period between Ash Wednesday and Easter Sunday. Christians use the time for preparation and atonement before celebrating Easter.

The Lenten Season ends on Holy Thursday, known by some denominations as Maundy Thursday, as explained by learnreligions.com, followed by Good Friday and Easter Sunday. Lent's 40-day season ends on ...

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Lent 2025 ends this Thursday, April 17, ahead of Good Friday 2025. Lent began with Ash Wednesday, almost 40 days ago. But did you know Lent used to be less than 40 days? The religious tradition as ...