c. 1610
Oldest Church Structure in the US
While you are out and about this Wednesday, you may see people with smudges on their foreheads and wonder if you should say something. Or perhaps you will be participating in this long-standing tradition and some outgoing child points and says, “You have dirt on your head.” As Easter continues to become more about candy than crosses, faith traditions can often be overlooked. Before you see #ashtag pop up on Instagram, let’s take a look at the significance of Ash Wednesday.