Why is good friday and easter celebrated?
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Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and His death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover.
Celebrations: No traditional celebrations
Observances: Worship services, prayer and vigil services, fasting, almsgiving
Significance: Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ
2018 date: March 30 (Western Churches); April 6 (Eastern Churches)
Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of ...
Celebrations: Church services, festive family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving
Date: 1 April (2018), 8 April (2018)
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Celebrations: No traditional celebrations
Observances: Worship services, prayer and vigil services, fasting, almsgiving
Significance: Commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ
2018 date: March 30 (Western Churches); April 6 (Eastern Churches)
Easter, also called Pascha or Resurrection Sunday, is a festival and holiday celebrating the resurrection of Jesus from the dead, described in the New Testament as having occurred on the third day of ...
Celebrations: Church services, festive family meals, Easter egg decoration, and gift-giving
Date: 1 April (2018), 8 April (2018)
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Good Friday is a Christian holiday[1][2] commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus and His death at Calvary. It is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the Friday preceding Easter Sunday, and may coincide with the Jewish observance of Passover. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, and Black Friday.
Many Christians celebrate Easter Sunday as the day of Jesus Christ's resurrection, which is written in the New Testament of the Christian bible. According to the Gospel of John in the New Testament, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb where Jesus was buried and found it empty. An angel told her that Jesus had risen.Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead, is Christianity's most important holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn't fall on a set date every year, as most holidays do.
Many Christians celebrate Easter Sunday as the day of Jesus Christ's resurrection, which is written in the New Testament of the Christian bible. According to the Gospel of John in the New Testament, Mary Magdalene came to the tomb where Jesus was buried and found it empty. An angel told her that Jesus had risen.Easter, which celebrates Jesus Christ's resurrection from the dead, is Christianity's most important holiday. It has been called a moveable feast because it doesn't fall on a set date every year, as most holidays do.
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