This is the period of preparation for EasterThe feast that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus on the 3^rd day after his death on the cross. This means that Jesus lives on despite his death. This feast is celebrated on the 1^st Sunday after the 1^st full moon of spring.. It begins on Ash WednesdayWednesday of the 7^th week before Easter. On this day Lent begins. It is a day of penance and repentance, which is symbolised by the ash cross: a cross is drawn or stamped on the forehead with ashes, while these words are being said: "Remember you are dust and to dust you shall return ". and ends on the Saturday before Easter. Without the six Sundays of Lent, there are 40 days in which Christians are expected to live more austerely. The last week of Lent is called Holy WeekThe week before Easter, which begins with Palm Sunday. In that week there is also Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. It ends with Holy Saturday..