What Do People Do on Good Friday

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Let’s be real: not everyone observes Good Friday religiously. For many, it’s a Friday with no work, which means sleeping in, binge-watching Netflix, or starting that home renovation project you’ve been avoiding. And that’s totally fine. The day’s meaning isn’t diminished because you’re in pajamas until noon.

Some people use it as a spring cleaning day. Why? Because it’s quiet, the stores are closed or have weird hours, and you can finally scrub that oven. Others head to the beach if the weather’s nice. In Australia, Good Friday is often the start of the Easter school holidays—so you’ll see families camping or barbecuing (yes, even without meat for some).

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I’ve even heard of folks treating it like a “digital detox” day. No social media, no news—just reading a book or walking in nature. It’s ironic that a day about death becomes a day of quiet peace for the non-religious. Maybe there’s a lesson there?

The Weird Traditions You Didn’t Know About

In Bermuda, people fly kites on Good Friday. Why? Legend says a teacher used a kite to explain the crucifixion and resurrection to children. Now it’s a national pastime. Imagine that: a beach full of colorful kites representing a somber event. It’s surreal, but I love it.

In the Philippines, there are extreme traditions—like actual crucifixions. Devotees nail themselves to crosses as an act of penance. Before you cringe, know that the Catholic Church doesn’t endorse this. It’s more of a local folk practice. Meanwhile, in the UK, people play coin-tossing games like “tossing the pancake” (wait, that’s Shrove Tuesday). Actually, some pubs stay open, and friends gather for a drink. Because Brits will find any excuse for a pint.