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Feb 18, 2026 7 min

What is Ash Wednesday?

from Kids Bible Stories Hosted by Jessica White

Daniel 9:3 & Genesis 3:19 Today is Ash Wednesday, so today’s episode is a quick “Bible classroom” moment to help kids understand what Ash Wednesday is, what the ashes symbolize, and how it connects to Lent and our preparation for Easter. Not all Christian denominations observe Ash Wednesday, and even within the same denomination it can vary from church to church—but we still wanted kids to understand what it is in case they hear friends or others talk about it. In this episode, we explain: What Ash Wednesday is. What ashes are symbolic of. What Lent is Kid-friendly examples! Family Library Bonus Activity: If your family is part of the Kids Bible Stories Family Library, I’ve posted a fun Lent activity called a Resurrection Garden with pictures and step-by-step instructions. ➡️ Family Library / Resurrection Garden: here➡️ Browse our Easter Episodes: Go to kbspodcast.com → Podcast → search “Easter” (You can write down your favorite episode numbers and build your own Easter playlist!) Thanks for listening!

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