Ash Monday

Meaning

Proper Noun

Synonym of Clean Monday: the seventh Monday before Easter, traditionally used as the beginning of Lent in Eastern Christianity.

Origin

By analogy with Ash Wednesday, the traditional beginning of Lent in Western Christianity, despite the usual lack of an imposition of ashes during the day's celebration.

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