Good Friday is the day on which Christians recall the crucifixion of Jesus. Through Good Friday, Christians remember the suffering of Jesus and his willingness to die for our sins. It’s a somber day with no happy ending. But why is there no happy ending? Why isn’t it a holiday in America? Good Friday is not a holiday in the USA because of its religious significance and potential as an HR nightmare. Businesses aren’t required to give employees time off on Good Friday, but most companies do so anyway to keep things running smoothly without having to reschedule lots of meetings or other events. Read on to find out why Good Friday is not a holiday in the USA and what that means for you as an employee or job seeker.
Why Good Friday Is Not A Holiday In USA?
Good Friday is not a holiday in the United States because it is a religious holiday. The United States is a secular country and therefore does not recognize religious holidays as official holidays. There are some states, like Texas, that do recognize Good Friday as an official state holiday, but it is not a federally recognized holiday.
Why You Should Celebrate Good Friday At Work?
You’ll Definitely Get Some Time Off.
Every holiday comes with a certain number of days off. Whether these are paid or not will vary from workplace to workplace, but the standard number of vacation days off for Good Friday is 6 days. If you’ve been putting off vacation days for a while now, this would be a great opportunity to make use of them. If you’re planning on taking some time off anyway, you could even schedule it around this date. Alternatively, if you’re not too keen on taking time off, you could ask your manager for extra time off to make up for the day you’re not working.
Celebrating Good Friday At Work Is A Great Idea!
If you don’t have much time off, or you don’t have any vacation time, celebrating Good Friday at work would be a great idea! You could have a fun team outing, or you could even have a simple potluck at work. You could also try to organize a small competition between departments or teams. If you’re celebrating Good Friday with a group of friends, you could even host a potluck at work! This way, everyone has to bring food and you don’t have to worry about cleaning it up. You could also play games like bingo or even movies. You could even plan a picnic! Celebrating Good Friday at work will be a great way to start off the Easter weekend.
It’ll Be Easier To Get Out Of Work After The Holiday.
If you want to get out of work early, or even take off the next day, celebrating Good Friday at work would be a great way to get your manager to agree to it. After all, you’re celebrating a holiday, so it would make sense to let you leave early or take the day off. If you’re celebrating with your team, it would also be a great way to get to know them better and get a better sense of their personality. This will help you get out of work more easily in the future.
You Can Eat All The Things You’re Not Supposed To On Good Friday.
Did you know that eating fish is a tradition on Good Friday? If not, don’t worry; you’re not the only one! The story goes that during the time of Jesus, people would eat fish because they were not able to go out to the market to buy any other food. Fish were often kept in ponds and were safe to eat. That includes anchovies, salmon, and herring, among others. However, it doesn’t mean that you should eat whatever you want on Good Friday. You should still try to eat healthy foods and avoid junk food as much as possible.
Celebrating Good Friday At Work Will Be A Nice Change.
If you work at the same company every day, chances are, you’ll end up doing the same thing every year. And while this might be great for your productivity, it will also be nice to change things up a little bit. If you celebrate Good Friday at your job, everyone will be out of their usual routine and will have something new to look forward to. It will be a great break from all the normal office things and will be a nice change of pace.
All Your Friends Will Come!
If you’re celebrating Good Friday at work with some friends, chances are that they’ll want to invite their other friends as well. And while this might sound a bit overwhelming, it’s really not that bad! If you’re hosting a potluck, it doesn’t matter how many people show up; you’ll still only have to bring one dish! If you’re planning on having a mini celebration at work, be sure to check with your manager first just in case there are any rules about bringing people to work.
How To Celebrate Good Friday?
Go To Maundy Thursday Service
If you’ve been to the services on Holy Thursday, you might be wondering what’s left to experience on Good Friday. Not to worry: you can still experience the same Maundy Thursday service on Good Friday. In fact, this is the essence of celebrating Good Friday: you recognize that Christ’s suffering and death on the cross happened on both days of the week. During the Maundy Thursday service, you re-enact the last supper that Christ had with his disciples before he was arrested and crucified. You also re-enact the foot-washing ritual that Christ performed as a form of service to his disciples. The service on Good Friday is more subdued and solemn compared to the Maundy Thursday service, but it’s still an important way to observe this day.
Sing Hymns And Worship Songs
Christians usually associate Good Friday with hymns and worship songs. A hymn is an entire poem that is sung to music. There are many different hymns that you can sing on Good Friday as a way to celebrate and worship God. You can also worship songs that are sung during the various services you attend on Good Friday. If you go to church, you can sing hymns during the service and afterward at the church picnic or potluck. You can also organize a Good Friday singing session with your friends or members of your church choir. If you are not part of a church, you and your friends can use this time to sing hymns, worship songs, or even your favorite songs from pop or country music (as long as they are not too raunchy).
Watch A Good Friday Movie
Good Friday is all about the somberness and seriousness of the crucifixion. If you want to experience this feeling, even more, watch a movie that’s set during the time of Christ’s crucifixion or that has a somber, serious tone. Examples of Good Friday movies are The Passion of the Christ (2004), Robin Hood: Prince of Thieves (1991) re-make, and The Robe (1953). You can also re-watch the Jesus of Nazareth films that were made in the ‘70s by the Italian director, Franco Zeffirelli, or watch a documentary that’s set during the time of Christ’s crucifixion. You can also re-watch the Passion of the Christ if you have seen it before or if you want to experience it again.
Make Art Or Write Poetry
Good Friday is often described as somber, somber, somber. But it doesn’t have to be all depressing. You can make it more creative, expressive, and colorful by making art or writing poetry. You can draw pictures or paint pictures that reflect the sorrow of Christ’s death and what it means to you and your faith. You can write a poem or a short story that expresses your feelings about the significance of Good Friday. You can also write prayers that are directed towards God and the sadness you feel for Christ’s death. Or you can even write a letter to Christ and express your gratitude for what he has done for you and for the world.
Take A Walk And Be In Nature
As an alternative to making art or writing poetry, you can go for a walk in nature and just be in silence and in solitude. You can reflect on the sorrow and significance of Christ’s death and what it means to you and your faith. You can also just sit out in the park and be silent or walk around your neighborhood and meditate. You can also bring along a friend or a family member and just have a conversation without any distractions. You can also reflect on the significance of Christ’s death and what it means to you and your faith.
Have Dinner With Friends Or Family
Good Friday is a day where you can enjoy each other’s company and just have fun and laughter. You can invite your friends or relatives to come over to your house for dinner. You can even eat out in a restaurant or cafe if you want to avoid cooking and cleaning up. If you have to go to church, you can still enjoy the company of friends and relatives while thereby inviting them to come to your church with you. If you are the one going to church, you can still enjoy the company of your friends or relatives by inviting them to go with you.
Bottom Line
When it comes to religious holidays, it’s important to remember that not all employees will be celebrating on the same day or in the same way. So even though Good Friday is not a holiday in the USA, many companies will give employees the day off regardless of their religious affiliation. The best way to celebrate Good Friday is to spend time reflecting on the sacrifices Jesus made so that we can be saved from our sins.
