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I'm a recovering Catholic
But Ash Wednesday is a somber day. It's the beginning of Lent and the ashes are a reminder that we will return to ashes. It's a day of reflection, not a happy day of celebration. That's what Mardi Gras (yesterday) was.
I guess I think "Happy Ash Wednesday" is like the Orange Pedophile saying "Happy Memorial Day."
I'm not going to get into an argument about it. I just think some devout Christians would be a little put out by it. Believe me, I'm an agnostic, so I'm not offended by it.