Here’s the juicy secret: the word “good” didn’t always mean “pleasant.” In Old English, “good” meant “holy.” Think of it like “God’s Friday.”
It’s the same logic as “good-bye.” That’s a contraction of “God be with ye.” We’re not saying “excellent bye.” We’re saying a blessing.
So, “Good Friday” is really “Holy Friday.” A day set apart, not a day for brunch and sunshine. Mind blown yet?
The “Gospel” Connection
But wait, there’s more! Some historians argue the name comes from the word “God’s Friday.” It just got slurred over centuries. “God’s Friday” → “Good Friday.”
It’s like how “ye olde” isn’t actually “ye.” It’s “the” with a fancy letter called a thorn (þ). Language is a glorious, messy beast.
Imagine explaining to a time-traveling monk that his “God’s Friday” became your “Good Friday.” He’d probably laugh.
