noun
a Christian holy day of prayer, fasting, and repentance, observed by many denominations, marking the beginning of Lent
adjective
describing the specific day within the Christian calendar
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Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Christian calendar.
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Are you giving anything up for Ash Wednesday this year?
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I always feel so guilty after Ash Wednesday because I can't eat meat.
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Ash Wednesday is like hitting the reset button on your spiritual life.