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The Christian Religion
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In addition to Christmas, the festivals of Good Friday, Sunday of Resurrection (Easter) are the main festivals. The day on which Jesus was crucified, was Friday. On this day, Jesus died; so people felt a shock, but on the same day, the people realised the truth shown by Jesus, and understood what is true religion; so that Friday is called Good Friday. This day, known as 'Good Friday', is spent peacefully with observing of 'fasts'.
Jesus was killed on Friday, and on the same day he was buried. As his dearest was not present there at that time, Jesus was resurrected 3 days after the burial to let him 'see him or to have a darshan. This is what the Christians believe. This day of resurrection is celebrated as 'Easter Sunday” by Christians with great rejoicing.
The month of January' is believed to have been named after ‘Janus' – their God. And "Janus' like ‘Ganpatiji' of ours is regarded as the 'Destroyer of obstacles'. He was a God, whose worship should be done quite in the beginning of any good work. Hence 1st January was declared a celebration of Janus with enthusiasm; and it is celebrated as the first day of the New Year, throughout the world.
