Even if you’re not religious, the name is a great reminder that hard things can have good names. Your worst day might be the beginning of something better. A breakup might be “good” because it clears the path for the right person.
That’s the human story, right? We name things based on what they lead to, not just what they feel like in the moment. Good Friday is the OG example of this.
So next time someone says “Happy Good Friday,” you can smile and think: “Actually, it’s a day of quiet, heavy gratitude.” And maybe it’s a little weird, but that’s exactly what makes it interesting.
It’s good because it’s holy. It’s good because it’s necessary. And honestly, calling it “Terrible Friday” would miss the point entirely.
