Which is the first day of Lent?
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Maundy Thursday
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Shrove Tuesday
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Valentine’s Day
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Ash Wednesday
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Correct answer
Explanation
Ash Wednesday is correctly identified as the first day of Lent in the Western Christian calendar. It marks the beginning of 40 days of fasting, prayer, and penance before Easter. The name comes from the practice of blessing ashes and marking the forehead with the sign of the cross.