Good Friday: A Comprehensive Guide to the Day of Christ's Crucifixion
2025-04-18
Good Friday, a pivotal day in Christianity, commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This article details the events leading up to and including his crucifixion: arrest, trial, scourging, crowning with thorns, carrying the cross, and his final words. It explains the origin of the name 'Good Friday', describing diverse global observances, including religious services, processions, and reenactments of the Passion. Unusual customs are highlighted, such as egg divination and planting traditions. Finally, the article explains the annually shifting date of Easter and outlines other Holy Week events, including Palm Sunday, Maundy Thursday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday.
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