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Good Friday | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria,
Republic of Macedonia the day is identified as Great Friday. In Armenia
it is "High Friday”. In Russia it is "Passion Friday ". In
Latin America, Spain, France, Italy, the Philippines and Portugal this day
is known as "Holy Friday"; in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland,
Faroe Islands and Iceland it is "Long Friday".
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Celebration On Good Friday, a cross, which symbolizes Jesus crucification, is exposed in several churches. The customs for Good Friday start on the prior Thursday. A dinner represents the last supper of Christ on Thursday night. The conclusion of this feast is the starting point of the fast for Easter. A flat timber of wood, symbolizing the cross is kissed by the followers in admiration on this very day. The ceremony continues for the three hours throughout the time at which Jesus tortured on the cross. |
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Some followers wear black in mourning and move in a parade with a picture
of Christ. The church bells remain soundless and candles do not lit on
this day as a mark of sorrow. In some churches, candles are lit, but they
are put off one by one, indicates Jesus' move towards death. All the rituals
and customs of the day are based on sadness and disgrace that Jesus experienced
for the reason of kindness and sympathy. Some churches inspire the people
to do some charity. On this day many English speaking countries take hot cross buns. Usually,
Catholics are avoiding taking meat on every Friday as apology. But nowadays
many Catholics eat fish on this holy day.
Significance This particular day has not only a special connotation for the Christians but also for the whole mankind who love and support Jesus. |
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