Good Friday is actually a day of solemn observance and reflection for Christians around the world, as it commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.
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The name "Good Friday" refers to a good or happy event.
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The name is thought to come from "God's Friday" or "Gute Freitag" (meaning "good Friday" in German), but the exact origin is uncertain
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Good Friday is always celebrated on the same date every year.
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Good Friday is observed on the Friday before Easter Sunday, which varies from year to year based on the lunar calendar.
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Christians celebrate Easter on Good Friday
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Easter Sunday is the day that Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ, while Good Friday is a separate holiday that commemorates his death
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Good Friday is only observed by Catholics
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Good Friday is observed by many Christian denominations around the world, including Catholics, Protestants, and Orthodox Christians