7 Things… That Always Happen On Good Friday

It’s finally here. The weekend you can finish Lent (though some of us gave in, oh about three weeks ago) and gorge on Easter eggs. For some, it’s a fabulous four-day weekend with house parties and catch-ups galore while others have a hot date with the TV and five Easter eggs planned… okay, okay, we admit to that one. Either way, before you get to all the chocolately goodness, there’s Good Friday and here’s seven things that are bound to happen on the day. __________________________________________________ The mad panic The shops are going to be closed for months people! Or that’s what it feels like as everyone rushes to stock up on Thursday evening. Stuck in a moment… Or many, as you try to get home for the bank holiday weekend. Traffic hell. To work or not to work? That moment of panic on Friday morning when you’re not sure are you working, are you off, is everybody off? What's happening?! I feel like chicken tonight No you don’t. There’s no meat on Good Friday and your mammy will remind you of that. All. Day. Long. Cabin fever You’ve made small talk with the parents. You’ve watched endless amounts of daytime TV (perhaps even a spot of Mass). There’s nothing happening. There’s nowhere open. Cabin fever has well and truly kicked in. And there’s NOTHING you can do about it. Until… You get the text that is your beacon of hope. House party? Don’t mind if we do. Chocolate heaven That's where it all goes wrong. You come in from the party starving and demolished your Easter egg... and your sister's... and probably every other piece of chocolate in the house. Oh the guilt and shame the next morning.