Good Friday

Good Friday, also known as Holy Friday, is celebrated on the Friday before Easter and commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

On this day, churches around the globe become still, and many individuals pays tribute to Jesus's journey, his suffering and the ultimate sacrifice he made for humanity. 

It is a day to rethink the idea of selflessness and reflect how our actions and words can impact others. Good Friday encourages us to rethink life's deeper meanings and values that transcends religious boundaries, be it through prayer, contemplation or just moments of stillness. 

What Is 'Good' about Good Friday

As a day that celebrates death and sacrifice, many wonders what is so “good” about Good Friday and what the meaning of the day's name is. 

Initially, this was a day for sorrow, repentance, and fasting, and it was even known in some places as “sorrowful Friday”.

 No one is certain of the origins of the term “Good Friday”. Some believe it is simply a misspelling of “God's Friday” that was altered over the years.

Others think that it is a good day because it is holy, like what happened to Jesus after his death. 

In fact, the US Catholic School Text argues that Good Friday gained its name because Jesus' death showed his great love for Men, and how he was willing to die to give Man his blessings.

The Oxford English Dictionary explains that “good” is merely a word used by the Catholic Church to mean a day of religious observance. 

The first record of the usage of the term “Guode Friday” (good in old English) can be found in a book from 1290 named The South English Legenda