Allegany County was named after a Delaware Indian word, applied by settlers of Western New York State to a trail that followed the Allegheny River.
(Getty) The first day of Lent is Ash Wednesday and for 2017, the date is Wednesday, March 1st. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent, which is the when Christians prepare for the celebration of Easter, which is on Sunday, April 16, 2017.
GOOD FRIDAY marks the start of the Easter weekend, but is it the end of Lent? 08:23, Fri, Apr 14, 2017 | UPDATED: 08:23, Fri, Apr 14, 2017. When does Lent end? Lent culminates in the Holy Week, one of the most important periods in the Christian calendar.