[ad_1] “Humpback day” is a modern tradition in American English, representing the middle of the week as a peak or hump in a hill-like work week. There is disagreement on whether Wednesday is the true “hump” day, but for many workers, it represents the downhill path towards the weekend. Wednesday has negative associations in some […]
[ad_1] Ash Wednesday marks the start of Lent, a time for reflection on sin and Christ’s crucifixion and resurrection. It is also a day of fasting and attending mass or religious services. Palm Sunday precedes Easter, with palms given as gifts and returned to be burned before next year’s Ash Wednesday. On Ash Wednesday, burnt […]