Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon that occurs on or after the spring equinox. This year, Easter is Sunday, April 20.

On Wednesday, many Christians will show up to work with ashes smudged on their foreheads. Many more will head to church on their lunch break or after work to receive a cross of ashes on their face.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- Ash Wednesday is the start of holy season for Christians around the world. It's a six week period of reflection, prayer and fasting leading up to the Easter holiday. On Tuesday, many ...