Here are some interesting facts about Good Friday that everyone should know
| Apr 10, 2020, 08:15 IST
Good Friday is celebrated all over the world among the Christians on the 4th day after the commencing of the Holy week, after the Maundy Thursday and before the Holy Saturday. It is of great importance as this day marks the crucifixion of Jesus of Narareth or Jesus Christ for his claim to be the Son of God. Although a mourning day to the community, it is celebrated as it’s believed that Jesus died for the sin of the people. There exist many unknown and interesting facts behind this all-black day that not everyone is aware of. For instance, did you know it is a strict holiday for the Germans?
Good Friday is often known as Holy Friday, Mourning Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday or even Easter Friday in different parts of the world. It’s the day when Christians would be seen decked up in black colour clothes in honour of the Mourning Friday.
While Christians call it “Good” referring to its piousness, many others claim it to be a corrupted version of ‘God Friday’. However, the meaning of “Good” in Good Friday still remains a topic of debate over the years. Its meaning differs from one country to another and each has its own unique interpretation.
You may also see bare altars at few churches while a few other churches like to place a life-sized crossed at the altar for its parishioners to come and kiss/touch it. It is a common ritual to seek blessings from God. It is also a common practice among Catholics to fast on a Good Friday.
It is a strange belief in people that getting a haircut on this Friday can prevent headaches throughout the year. Another belief encourages people to egg on this day as a good sign. It is believed to bring good fortune.
A typical Good Friday service ends with thirty three bell tolls in memory of each year of Jesus’s life on earth.
Photo credit: Google
Good Friday is often known as Holy Friday, Mourning Friday, Great Friday, Black Friday or even Easter Friday in different parts of the world. It’s the day when Christians would be seen decked up in black colour clothes in honour of the Mourning Friday.
While Christians call it “Good” referring to its piousness, many others claim it to be a corrupted version of ‘God Friday’. However, the meaning of “Good” in Good Friday still remains a topic of debate over the years. Its meaning differs from one country to another and each has its own unique interpretation.
You may also see bare altars at few churches while a few other churches like to place a life-sized crossed at the altar for its parishioners to come and kiss/touch it. It is a common ritual to seek blessings from God. It is also a common practice among Catholics to fast on a Good Friday.
It is a strange belief in people that getting a haircut on this Friday can prevent headaches throughout the year. Another belief encourages people to egg on this day as a good sign. It is believed to bring good fortune.
A typical Good Friday service ends with thirty three bell tolls in memory of each year of Jesus’s life on earth.
Photo credit: Google