It's the season of Lent. Why do Christians celebrate the season for 40 days? Here's what to know about the holiday leading up to Easter.

A church in the suburbs of Chicago says it is ‘fasting from whiteness’ during Lent, the 40-day period leading up to Easter.

The Church Mission Society, established in 1799, is offering a free Lent devotional series to encourage people to rediscover the hope central to the Christian faith.

A banner made by members of Bausman Memorial United Church of Christ is pictured inside the chapel. The banner was created for Christmas and took approximately four days to make. Photo by Natalie ...

A United Church of Christ congregation in suburban Chicago says it is “Fasting From Whiteness” during Lent, the 40-day period preceding Easter.

Mother Reva Kramer and daughter Roma Kramer have been making church sermon banners for almost 20 years.

On Fridays in March and April, St. Michael's Orthodox Church in Binghamton will be serving pirohis and other traditional lenten dishes.

As we enter the Lenten season, it’s appropriate to understand the symbolism of our Christian heritage. Here are the meanings of the symbols on the Grace and Glory banners: ...