article_snippet.sent: With Easter Sunday just on the horizon, Christians across American observed Good Friday, which commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus ChristJesus Christ. '
article_snippet.sent: There is no celebration of Mass on Good Friday, which many people fast on and abstain from meat .
article_snippet.sent: Good Friday is observed as a national holiday in a number of countries, including Australia, Brazil, Spain and the United Kingdom .
article_snippet.sent: Good Friday is not a government holiday in the United States but various states observe a government holiday in the United States as one, including Connecticut, Louisiana, Texas and New Jersey .
article_snippet.sent: Good Friday is followed by Holy Saturday, which commemorates the day that Christ body lay in the tomb .
highlights_snippet.sent: Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus Christ .
  