Christians observe Good Friday as a day of prayer and quiet reflection, marking Christ's crucifixion. The name comes from passionate, meaning suffering. Church calendars place Good Friday beginning on Maundy Thursday evening, making it among the strictest days during pre-Easter week.
On this day, people skip entertainment like movies, television, social media, and reading. The church discourages scheduling weddings, parties, or celebrations because Good Friday represents a time of mourning. Most believers follow strict fasting rules that prohibit drinking until after 3 p.m., when some allow water, dried fruits, raw nuts, vegetables, and plain bread.
The faithful avoid work activities, including gardening, except for required jobs, exams, studies, and essential household tasks. Easter preparations, like cooking, should happen either before or after Good Friday. Many families dye eggs, prepare cottage cheese paskha, and bake Easter cakes on either Maundy Thursday or Holy Saturday instead.
Housecleaning works better on Saturday or even Easter itself rather than Good Friday. The important thing remains that cleaning does not interfere with the actual celebration. Those who missed earlier cleaning opportunities can postpone these chores and focus on celebrating the holiday properly.
On this day, people skip entertainment like movies, television, social media, and reading. The church discourages scheduling weddings, parties, or celebrations because Good Friday represents a time of mourning. Most believers follow strict fasting rules that prohibit drinking until after 3 p.m., when some allow water, dried fruits, raw nuts, vegetables, and plain bread.
The faithful avoid work activities, including gardening, except for required jobs, exams, studies, and essential household tasks. Easter preparations, like cooking, should happen either before or after Good Friday. Many families dye eggs, prepare cottage cheese paskha, and bake Easter cakes on either Maundy Thursday or Holy Saturday instead.
Housecleaning works better on Saturday or even Easter itself rather than Good Friday. The important thing remains that cleaning does not interfere with the actual celebration. Those who missed earlier cleaning opportunities can postpone these chores and focus on celebrating the holiday properly.
