With Good Friday observed by millions of Christians, are everyday services like mail delivery affected?

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MIAMI (AP) — Good Friday is a unique — and uniquely solemn — day in the Christian calendar. It commemorates the crucifixion and death of Jesus, ahead of what’s a central tenet of faith for believers — his resurrection two days later on Easter Sunday, according to the Gospels.

Many area schools are closed for Good Friday, but most banks, USPS, UPS and FedEx are open. Here's what to know.

Good Friday is often misunderstood by those unfamiliar with its significance. While the word “good” may suggest celebration, the day is actually one of the most solemn in Christianity. It marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ,

Good Friday, like Easter Sunday, is not a federal holiday in the United States. A federal holiday is essentially a pre-scheduled paid day off for federal government employees. The holidays, also known as public holidays, were created by Congress and are recognized by the government.

Each year on Good Friday, practicing Catholics around the world abstain from eating meat. Here we explain why.

African elephants Mopani, left, and Hondo play at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium. Good Morning America will visit the zoo Friday. Wildflowers are blooming in the driest place in North America