Why do Christians celebrate Ash Wednesday?

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Catholics do not 'celebrate' Ash Wednesday, they observe it. Most will assist at Mass and receive ashes on their forehead in remembrance of their own mortality and the need to repent. All over age 14 must abstain from meat on this day and those from 18 until age 60 must also fast.

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