Good Friday is on 10th April 2020. It is the day that marks the crucifixion of Jesus. He was betrayed by Judas and after that, he was sentenced to death as he claimed to be the son of God. This is an important day for all Christians across the world. This day is also known as Great Friday, Easter Friday, Holy Friday, and Black Friday. There are many such interesting facts to know about Good Friday.
Read about them below:
Do you know when was the first Good Friday celebrated? Research says it was on 3rd April, A.D. 33.
It will break your heart to learn that after Jesus was arrested, he was beaten and spit on. A crown made of thorns was also placed on his head.
There are various rituals and traditions across the world about Good Friday. Some church service concludes with a bell tolling 33 times in succession to symbolize the age of Jesus. Some include a life-sized cross placed at the center of the altar of the church that parishioners can touch.
In Bermuda, there is a custom that dates back to the 19th century. They fly kites on Good Friday. These kites symbolize the cross that Jesus died on and his ascent to heaven.
Do you know that some people believe that getting a haircut on Good Friday is auspicious? That prevents headaches for the rest of the year.
Hot cross buns are quite famous food for Good Friday. Why? Because these sweet and dense rolls are said to be packed with some serious good luck. As per the superstitious beliefs among people, the buns baked on Good Friday will never spoil. It will also protect your home from fire.
The Irish people follow a tradition of marking eggs with a holy cross. These eggs are eaten by family members on the following Easter Sunday. This is done to bring good health and good luck.
Lent is a 40-day religious sacrifice period that ends on Good Friday. But it may also conclude on the Thursday before our Saturday after. Actually, the true finale is debated each year.
In New Zealand, as per the Broadcasting Act, Television Channels and Radio stations cannot play any ad from 6 A.M. till noon on Good Friday. This is done to show respect towards the religious observances.
The Thursday before Good Friday is known as Holy Thursday or Maundy Thursday. Maundy comes from the Latin word mandatum that means commandment. This term thus symbolizes the commandment given by Jesus at the Last Supper.
