Good Friday, anniversary of Jesus' death on the
cross. According to the Gospels, Jesus was put to
death on the Friday before Easter Day. Since the
early church Good Friday has been observed by fasting
and penance. In the Orthodox, Roman Catholic, and
Anglican traditions, the celebration of the Eucharist
is suspended; liturgical service involves veneration
of the cross, the Passion narrative from the Gospel
of St. John, and communion using bread and wine
consecrated the previous day, Maundy Thursday. Other
forms of observance include prayer and meditation
at the Stations of the Cross, a succession of 14
images, usually on wooden crosses, depicting Christ's
crucifixion and the events leading up to it.
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The
festival of Christmas celebrates the birth of Jesus
Christ and conveys his message of love, tolerance
and brotherhood. It's a celebration of humanity
and mankind. Though Christmas is a primary festival
of the Christian calendar but still it has a special
significance in everyone's life. It is celebrated
as a universal festival through out the nation.
The first mention of 25th December as the birth
date of Jesus occurred in 336 A.D. in an early Roman
calendar. That day onwards this date is celebrated
as the birth date of Jesus. In India this festival
has a special significance since India is known
for its unity in diversity worldwide. 
Easter,
also known as Pascha , the Feast of the Resurrection,
the Sunday of the Resurrection or the Resurrection
Day, is the most important religious feast of the
Christian Calendar. Easter is observed between late
March and late April (early April to early May in
East). Easter celebrates the resurrection of Jesus,
which occurred after his death by crucifixion. In
the Catholic Church, Easter is actually an eight-day
feast called the Octave of Easter.
