• Good Friday closings, changes

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    Holy Week 2024: A pivotal period in the Christian calendar is the Holy Week, also called Passion Week. Spanning the last eight days of Lent, from Palm Sunday to Easter Sunday, it offers Christians across the world a time to ponder on the transformation brought by Jesus' death and sacrifice on the cross.In the Christian tradition, Lent is a time of penitential preparation leading up to Easter, as defined by Britannica.In Western churches, Lent starts on Ash Wednesday, six and a half weeks before...

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    This upcoming weekend is Easter weekend which means that this coming Friday

  • Good Morning: Friday Night Lights in a new light

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  • Controversy In Bihar Over Scheduling Of Training And Exams On Holi And Good Friday

    A controversy has erupted in Bihar following the scheduling of a training program for government teachers and an annual examination for school students on Holi and Good Friday, falling on Monday and Friday of this week, respectively.The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) issued a circular on March 20, mandating the attendance of primary school teachers (from classes 1 to 5) at the six-day Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) training from March 25 to 30. The circular,...

  • Feel-Good Friday: Dads Are Important—in the Big and Little Things

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    Is Good Friday happy or sad? Know significance, promise of redemption and more | Mint

    Good Friday, observed by Christians around the world, is a day that evokes a range of emotions. While the name "Good Friday" might suggest a joyous occasion, the day commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ, a sombre and sorrowful event in Christian theology. This contrast between the name and its historical significance has sparked an ongoing debate among believers and scholars alike.Also Read | Good Friday 2024: Know date, history and significance of the Christian holidayThe Somber...

  • Make Good Friday Even Better by Defending Your Retirement with a Christian Company

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  • Are banks, post offices, UPS and FedEx open on Good Friday 2024? Here's what to know

    This upcoming weekend is Easter weekend, meaning Friday, March 29 is Good

  • Protests in Bihar Over Teachers' Training, Annual Exams Coinciding with Holi, Good Friday

    Patna: The Bihar education department scheduling a training programme for government teachers and annual examinations for school students on Holi and Good Friday, respectively, has triggered a row in the state, with Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's ally BJP as well as rival RJD criticising the decision. A circular issued by the State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT) on March 20 stated, "Officials concerned must ensure that all primary school teachers (from Classes 1 to 5) who...

  • Feel-Good Friday: On Bosom Friendships and Why They Matter to One Special-Needs Man

    A bosom friend—an intimate friend, you know—a really kindred spirit to whom I can confide my inmost soul. I’ve dreamed of meeting her all my life. I never really supposed I would, but so many of my loveliest dreams have come true all at once that perhaps this one will, too. Do you think it’s possible?

  • Good Friday 2024: Date, history, significance, why Christians observe it and all you need to know about the holiday

    Good Friday 2024: The holy festival of Good Friday is an annual holiday observed by the Christian community. It commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death in the cavalry. Also known as Holy Friday, Great Friday or Black Friday, the festival is preceded by Maundy Thursday and followed by Holy Saturday. Additionally, Easter Sunday, which observes the resurrection of Jesus Christ, falls after Good Friday. Meanwhile, for Christians, Good Friday represents the ultimate sacrifice Jesus...