Ash Wednesday brings out large parishes at the beginning of Lent

Santa Barbara, California – On this ash Wednesday, the Catholics went on the central coast for traditional services that contain ashes on their forehead.

At the old mission in Santa Barbara, every bank was full for the several masses.

The ASH Wednesday is the beginning of Lent, which lasts 40 days and leads to Easter.

It is a time or repentance and reflection.

During this time, many people also give something as a victim form.

According to studies, most people usually hire sweets, curse or alcohol.