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Good Friday: History, significance, and 5 things you can do on holy day

Good Friday is observed to honor Jesus Christ's sacrifice for humanity and is not a day of happiness

Christians all over the world observe 'Good Friday' as a day to remember Jesus Christ's crucifixion. A significant religious occasion, the day is marked on the Friday before Easter Sunday.

For Christians, Jesus Christ's death on the cross stands for the greatest atonement offered for sin. It is thought that Christ's death provided a means for believers to obtain eternal life by atoning for humanity's sins. The day is regarded as "good" because of Jesus' tremendous sacrifice, which opened the way for salvation and peace between God and humanity.

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History and significance of Good Friday

The Bible claims that on this day, Jesus was taken before the Romans for judgment by the Jewish religious authorities who had condemned him to death for claiming to be the son of God and ruler of the Jews.

Jesus endured brutal torture before his execution and had to drag a hefty wooden cross in front of a jeering mob. Finally, Jesus' wrists and feet were nailed to the cross, where he later perished. Christians observe Good Friday to honor Jesus Christ's suffering and death, and then celebrate Easter Sunday with church services, hymns, and gatherings.

"May the faith you have in God bring you peace and happiness. Have a Blessed Good Friday," one of many tweets honoring the day read.

Things to do on Good Friday

1. Wear black to symbolize mourning.

2. Try to avoid using social media, phones, and television during the day.

3. Observe the Church-mandated day of mandatory fasting and abstinence.

4. Keep silent from midday until three o'clock, commemorating Jesus' crucifixion hours.

5. In your home or church, honor the sacred cross.