Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, a 40-day period of fasting, prayer and penance before Easter in the Christian liturgy. This tradition dates back centuries and is rooted in the history of Christianity. The history of Ash Wednesday is deeply linked to the penitential practices of the Catholic Church and other Christian confessions. Read more...

Chandeleur, celebrated on 2 February, is a Christian festival commemorating the Presentation of Jesus in the Temple, as recounted in the New Testament. However, it is also marked by secular traditions, notably the delicious custom of making and eating pancakes. This association between Candlemas and the festival of pancakes goes back centuries and has given rise to culinary rituals that have endured through the generations. Read more...

Easter, celebrated around the world, is a joyous and meaningful occasion for millions of people, marking the resurrection of Jesus Christ and symbolising hope, renewal and victory over death. Traditions and festivities vary from country to country, but the spirit of Easter remains universal. Read more...

The Way of the Cross, also known as the Via Crucis, is a Christian devotional that follows the fourteen stations representing Jesus' journey to crucifixion. Each of these stations offers a moment of meditation on Christ's suffering and sacrifice, strengthening believers' spiritual connection with the story of the Passion. Here is a detailed exploration of the fourteen Stations of the Cross. Read more...

The Way of the Cross, also known as the Via Crucis or Stations of the Cross, is a Christian devotion deeply rooted in the liturgy of Holy Week, particularly during the Easter period. This symbolic itinerary follows the final hours of Jesus' life, from the moment he is condemned to death to his crucifixion and burial, offering believers the opportunity to meditate on Christ's sufferings and connect spiritually with his redemptive sacrifice. Read more...