March 29 is the date of celebration this year. As part of their religious customs, many people decide to observe a partial fast or abstain from red meat.
This year, March 29 is designated as a national holiday in observance of Good Friday, the final day of Holy Week, which falls before Easter. Christians follow a variety of customs during the day, which are established as norms and differ depending on the religious culture of each individual. These consist of, among other things, abstaining from red meat, cleaning the house, and having arguments.
What does Good Friday mean?
Good Friday, observed on March 29, is a national holiday commemorating the Christian story of Jesus’ crucifixion and death.
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Can you eat meat on Good Friday?
Easter Sunday, which honors Jesus’ resurrection, comes after a day of prayer, penance, and grief for Christians regarding his crucifixion. As part of a religious tradition, a lot of people decide to forgo red meat on Good Friday and instead eat fish, seafood, vegetables, legumes, eggs, and vegetarian meals.
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