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Why do Christians celebrate Good Friday?

New Delhi: Good Friday is observed primarily by Christians commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary.  The holiday is observed during Holy Week as part of the Paschal Triduum on the

India TV News Desk Published : Mar 29, 2013 13:12 IST, Updated : Apr 18, 2014 12:10 IST


On Good Friday Christians remember the day that Jesus was killed on the cross. He was nailed to a wooden cross by Roman soldiers. 

This is the reason why the cross is an important sign for Christians today. There are crosses in churches and many Christians wear a cross on a chain.

At Easter people eat hot cross buns which have a cross shape on the top.

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