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REMEMBERING CHRIST ON REMEMBERING CHRIST ON GOOD FRIDAYGOOD FRIDAY

Good Friday, also called Holy Friday, Great Friday or Black Friday, is the Friday preceding Easter Sunday.The message of Good Friday is : The way to conquer evil is through good. Similarly, violence can be overcome only by non-violence and hatred by love.

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The story goes as followsThe story goes as follows

Jesus was born to a shepherd named Joseph Jesus was born to a shepherd named Joseph and his wife Mary. He was born in a stableand his wife Mary. He was born in a stable in in Bethlehem , in the days of King Herod.Bethlehem , in the days of King Herod.

King Herod came to know that Jesus was to be King Herod came to know that Jesus was to be the king of Israel. So Herod wanted to get the king of Israel. So Herod wanted to get Jesus killed. Joseph fled with Mary and Jesus.Jesus killed. Joseph fled with Mary and Jesus.

When Herod died, an angel of the Lord When Herod died, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream telling him to go appeared to Joseph in a dream telling him to go to the land of Israel as it was safe for them.to the land of Israel as it was safe for them.

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As Jesus grew up he became famous for his As Jesus grew up he became famous for his healing power and for performing miracles. healing power and for performing miracles. People started hailing him as The king of the People started hailing him as The king of the Jews.Jews.

This made the religious heads of those times, This made the religious heads of those times, envious of Him.envious of Him.

King Pilates, who ruled over Rome that time, King Pilates, who ruled over Rome that time, was influenced by these men and ordered was influenced by these men and ordered Jesus to be crucified on a cross.Jesus to be crucified on a cross.

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Good Friday is remembered by the Christians as the day when Jesus was killed on the cross. He was nailed to a wooden cross by Roman soldiers. This is the reason why the cross is an important sign for Christians today.

Good Friday is a sad day and churches never have flowers or decorations on this day. The church is left dark and there is just a simple cross on the altar. It is known as Good Friday because Christians believe that Jesus gave up his life for the good of everyone. The Crucifixion is remembered in Jerusalem even today.

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Jesus carried His own cross on which He was sacrificed. And yet all the while He prayed for those who hurt Him and asked God to forgive them. “

Jesus' words from the cross, asking forgiveness for those who put him to death.

“Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”

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EASTER BUNNY :EASTER BUNNY : On Easter Sunday, many children wake up to find that the On Easter Sunday, many children wake up to find that the

Easter Bunny has left them baskets of candy. He has also Easter Bunny has left them baskets of candy. He has also hidden the eggs that they decorated earlier that week. hidden the eggs that they decorated earlier that week. Children hunt for the eggs all around the house. Children hunt for the eggs all around the house.

The Easter Bunny is a rabbit-spirit. Long ago, he was The Easter Bunny is a rabbit-spirit. Long ago, he was called the "Easter Hare“.called the "Easter Hare“.

The custom of an Easter egg hunt began because children The custom of an Easter egg hunt began because children believed that hares laid eggs in the grass. Christians believed that hares laid eggs in the grass. Christians consider eggs to be "the seed of life" and so they are consider eggs to be "the seed of life" and so they are symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.symbolic of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

EASTER MONDAY :On the Monday following Good Friday, it was believed that Jesus rose from his death. This was known as his resurrection. This Monday went on to be called as Easter Monday.

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Billions of years ago, Jesus Christ died on the cross to cleanse the world of its sins…..to cleanse the human soul of malice, treachery, greed and hatred towards fellow beings…..he was crucified for that...and yet he bore it all with great endurance……only to save us……but What have we humans done to the earth? Have we taken proper care of it? Have we made the earth a better place to live in? Is this why Christ died for us? Its time we sought answers to all these questions………….Its time we made amends to the damages we have done to our mother earth by being uncaring and selfish….its time we cared….

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Founder of Earth Day: Senator Gaylord Nelson from Wisconsin, USA.

Started on the 22nd of April 1970 for a healthy, sustainable environment.

ABOUT EARTH DAY

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People round the globe, joined in, slowly globalizing the move.

Earth Day 1990 gave a huge boost to recycling efforts Worldwide.

Earth Day 2000 focused on global warming and a push for clean energy . Earth Day 2011: A Billion Acts of Green®: The Earth Day theme of 2011 is Billion Acts of Green®. The purpose of this theme is to mobilize one billion acts of environmental service around the world. The campaign calls for people of all nationalities to commit to an act that helps reduce carbon emissions and promotes sustainability.

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Because it did not fall during exams or Because it did not fall during exams or spring breaks and was late enough in spring breaks and was late enough in spring to have decent weather.spring to have decent weather.

Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22 : Why ?

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THE EARTH DAY PICTURE GALLERY

A college student sniffs a magnolia blossom through a gas mask in New York city.

Rallies, and other events promoting environmental awareness--drew an estimated 20 million people.

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EARTH DAY 22EARTH DAY 22ndnd APRIL 1990 APRIL 1990

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“On the Earth Day, April 22, we pray for greater care and common responsibility for Mother Earth, to make her sustainable as home for all humans and living creatures.”

(Indonesian Catholic Church’s Monthly Intention of Prayer)

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LETS MAKE A DIFFERENCE