*Public reading of the Psalms and/or Gospels
*Singing Hymns
*Processions around church or threw the street
* Meditation on the Seven Last Words from the cross
*Church services from noon to 3 p.m.
*Making a representation of the tomb (Think a nativity for Easter.)
*Grieving at above tomb
*Fasting
*Not working – (sadly not an American custom)
*Not having masses
*Not selling alcohol
*Banks, stores, schools, restaurants and stock markets closing for the day
*Venerating a cross
*Passion plays
*Watching of religious movies or shows expecialy ones about Good Friday.
*TV and radio stations signing off until Easter
*Eating hot cross buns
*Eating fish
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