Good Friday - United Kingdom

Good Friday is a Christian holiday that shows respect for the Crucifixion of Jesus. This holiday occurs the Friday before Easter.

Celebration\ Observance

Good Friday is a day for mourning. Most Christians go to church and meditate on the suffering and death Jesus Christ had on the cross. Many businesses are closed although some stay open.

History

This holiday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his journey through the desert and when he re-entered Jerusalem.