KARFREITAG / GOOD FRIDAY


The Crucifixion by Matthias Grünewald ca. 1510-1515. Larger version.

  • According to Duden, 'Kar-' is related to OHG "chara" = "Weheklage, Trauer," rather than "carne" - meat.
  • Kar- from an Old High German word, cognate with English 'care', meaning 'sorrow', 'Wehklage', etc.; 'karg' comes from the same root.

  • Information in German (Kreuzweg, Heiliges Grab, Passionsspiele) and interesting related links.
  • Video Clips: Kalvarienberg in Graz: Darstellung der Leiden Christi and Passionsspiele in Thiersee, um 1934.
  • Traditional meal recipe: Blue Carp with Horseradish sauce.
  • Good review of Mel Gibson's Passion.
  • Audio interviews with Mel Gibson and Jim Caviezel
  • More info on Stations of the Cross, Catholicism, holidays
  • Further Crucifixion and Easter Week paintings plus Easter resources from christianity.about.com More info on Easter and Customs Sites.

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