Why do most Catholics actually go our of their way to get ashes on Ash Wednesday? (as compared to other required holy days)
It's a popular holiday that even non-Catholics talk about & practice. It's acceptable. (Joe Biden was sportin' his ashes in the news.)
They want to take Lent more seriously this year.
They are regularly practicing Catholic (Mass every Sunday + holy days + do confession regularly + pray regularly + use their envelopes).
It's one of the few days people feel they get to take something home from church (like palms on Palm Sunday or a throat blessing on the feast of St. Blaise)
They were dragged to church by someone they love or want to be a good example for their kids.
They think it's a holy day of obligation.
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