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Good Friday is a holy day, which is observed as a remembrance day to mark the day when Jesus was crucified.
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As it is one of the most important festivals for Christians around the world, here are a few facts about this holy day that you must know.
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1. The Passion of Jesus, a play portraying his last days, is put up every year in London.
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2. Did you know some Catholics don’t eat meat on Good Friday?
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3. There’s no fixed date for Good Friday because it depends on the lunar calendar, which changes every year.
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4. It is illegal to dance in the public in Germany on Good Friday in 12 out of 16 states.
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5. In some churches, church bells are rung slowly on Good Friday. Not to mention, many Good Friday services are concluded with the bell being toiled 33 times for each year of his life.
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6. In some cultures, people prepare sweets on Good Friday which they eat on Easter Sunday for good luck!
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How many of these facts do you already know of?
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