Good Friday

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Good Friday Friday before Easter Day. It is observed by all Christians as marking the day of the crucifixion of Jesus. For many Christians, it is a day of fasting and abstinence.

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Good Friday

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Good Fri·day • n. the Friday before Easter Sunday, on which the Crucifixion of Jesus Christ is commemorated in the Christian Church. It is traditionally a day of fasting and penance.

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Good Friday

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Good Friday. The Friday before Easter commemorating Jesus' crucifixion.

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