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Valentine's Day and Ash Wednesday coincide this year, highlighting the contrast between the secular celebration of love and the solemn Christian observance of fasting and reflection.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, leading up to Easter, and involves the distribution of ashes to symbolize human mortality.
While some Christians prioritize Ash Wednesday over Valentine's Day, the history of the holiday is rooted in the martyrdom of St. Valentine, with the emphasis on love evolving over time.
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