AKA Name | Holy and Great Friday |
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HashtagsCompiled on | #GoodFriday, #GoodFriday2020 |
2025 Date | April 18, 2025 |
2026 Date | April 3, 2026 |
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Top X Posts (formerly Tweets) for Good Friday -Updated
Good Friday HistoryGood Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. Recognized for its solemnity, the day marks the climax of Holy Week and initiating the Easter Triduum that concludes on Easter Sunday. Many Christians reflect on the sufferings and sacrifices of Jesus, with the central theme being his passion, crucifixion, and death. The observance has its roots placed deeply into Christian tradition, drawing from biblical accounts of Christ's death and resurrection. In Canada, a country notable for its religious diversity, Good Friday holds particular significance. It was instituted as a day of solemn prayer and fasting by the first Christians, a tradition that the varied Christian communities in Canada observe till date. It is a statutory holiday in all provinces and territories, designed as a day of reflection and reverence. In Canada, many Christians attend church services where biblical accounts of Christ's crucifixion are read and sometimes reenacted. Others may take part in the Stations of the Cross, a series of images commemorating Jesus on the day of his execution. Notably, on Good Friday, many businesses, schools and government offices across Canada are closed, and some restrict the sale of alcohol in observation of the solemn nature of the day. The date of Good Friday varies each year, falling between March 20th and April 23rd, depending on the date of Easter Sunday which is determined by the lunar calendar. Facts about Good Friday
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