Good Friday is a Christian holiday that commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum, which extends from the evening of Holy Thursday through Good Friday and Holy Saturday to the evening of Easter Sunday. On Good Friday, Christians reflect on the suffering, sacrifice, and death of Jesus Christ, believing that his crucifixion brought redemption and salvation to humanity. It is a solemn day of prayer, fasting, and repentance. Many churches hold special worship services and reenactments of the crucifixion story.

Interesting Facts

• The tradition of baking Hot Cross Buns to bring good luck started at St. Albans in England
• In Jamaica, you crack an egg and add the egg white to a glass of water. As the sun heats the eggs, it makes unique patterns, which, according to a folk belief, can be interpreted as signs about the future
• In Central American countries like El Salvador, Honduras, and Guatemala, they use sawdust to make colorful art on Good Friday
• The day is called Good Friday in English and is also known as Holy Friday or Great Friday in other Christian traditions