The earth shook, the rocks split and the tombs broke open." In the Christian tradition, we now refer to this event as "Good Friday." What, exactly, about that Friday seems good? Christians believe ...

Good Friday, a Christian holiday commemorating Jesus Christ's crucifixion, is a day of reflection and mourning. The name stems from the belief that Jesus's death was a holy sacrifice for humanity ...

Good Friday and Easter are significant observances in the Christian calendar, commemorating the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus Christ. While many Americans observe these holidays with ...

Christians worldwide will observe Good Friday, one of the religion's most somber days of the year, a couple days before Easter celebrations commence. The holy day, one that commemorates Jesus ...

Here's what to know about Good Friday and the Holy Week of Easter. Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus, which according to Christian belief, is seen as a sacrifice that atones for ...

Easter weekend is here, and for many Christians, it begins with Good Friday — a day of deep reflection and one of the most solemn observances of the year. While Easter Sunday is often marked by ...

Although Good Friday is observed by millions each year as one of the most significant days in the Christian religion, it is not a national federally observed holiday. Many businesses and ...

On Good Friday, which will be observed this year on April 18, federal government offices and postal services will remain open in the US. Good Friday will be observed this year on April 18.

According to Elections Canada, nearly two million people went to the advanced poll on Good Friday, April 18 — a record. But it meant polling stations were packed with people waiting to get behind the ...

Many Christians will be observing Good Friday on April 18 this year. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ and is observed through church services, prayer and fasting.

Wondering if banks are open or closed Good Friday? Stock markets? Post office? We have those answers and more from if Good Friday is a federal holiday to the meaning of Good Friday. Here's what we ...

This upcoming weekend is Easter weekend, meaning Friday, April 18 is Good Friday. Good Friday is the day in which the Christian faith commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ.