What exactly is Good Friday and why do some religions celebrate it? Good Friday is a very important holiday in the Christian religion. This holiday commemorates the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This year the holiday falls on Friday, April 7, 2023. 

This christian holiday is celebrated two days before Easter Sunday,  it is not a federal holiday in the United States. Good Friday is recognized as a holy day. Many people celebrate this day including members of Catholic, Eastern Orthodox, and Lutheran faiths. 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. It is also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday, Great and Holy Friday, and Black Friday. Good Friday is known to be celebrated long before Christmas has been celebrated. For Good Friday it is common for many believers to wear crosses and to give out crosses as gifts to other believers. 

Good Friday is an important holiday that Christians celebrate yearly. The holiday recognizes the death and crucifixion of Jesus Christ. This holiday is celebrated two days before Easter Sunday and is recognized as a holy day. Good Friday marks when the crucifixion of Jesus Christ was and why Christians believe he had died to save their sins.