Good Friday is not a federal holiday but is a designated holiday in some states, including Illinois. This means government ...

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Good Friday: Commemorating Jesus' crucifixion and death. Easter Sunday: Commemorating the resurrection of Jesus. Lent ...

Easter this year is on April 20, but before we get to Resurrection Sunday, there are seven days before, each with its own ...

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Pennsylvania state Sen. Doug Mastriano is introducing a bill to officially make Good Friday a state holiday.Pew Research says 63 percent of adults in Pennsylvania are Christians.Schools ...