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With many businesses closed for religious observance, almost everyone looks forward to Good Friday as a three day weekend holiday from the humdrum of work and school. If you're not of the Christian faith, start your own non-religious Good Friday traditions or try one of these.

*Plant Your Vegetable Garden

Most gardeners in the south plant their vegetable garden on Good Friday for luck. Get the whole family to help and allow each person to plant their favorites. If the weather won't cooperate in your area, sow your seeds indoors in peat pots and get a head start on the growing season. You could also get your gardening tools sharpened up and ready for that first warm day.

*First Cookout

Invite family and friends to join you as you fire up the grill for the first time this year. It doesn't matter if you grill hot dogs or go all out with baby-back ribs, corn on the cob, potato salad and baked beans as long as you have good company with whom to share. If it's still a little chilly in your area, build a big bonfire to keep everyone warm and serve piping hot coffee and hot chocolate.

*Last Ski Trip

By the time Good Friday arrives, winter is loosing its grip in most areas. Now, is the perfect time to take a three-day skiing trip before the snow is gone for another year. Head out for your favorite slope on Thursday night and start Good Friday swooshing down a mountainside with cold crisp air blowing through your hair.

*Three Day Camping Trip

Load the car on Thursday night and head for your favorite camping spot for three days of roughing it in the wild. Do some fishing, try a new recipe, sketch the wildlife, hike a while or just kick back and enjoy nature. Take lots of pictures to remember your Good Friday camping trip.

*Have A Game Or Movie Night

Still have snow on the ground? Don't let that stop you from having some fun. Invite friends over and have a game or movie night. Play charades, Jeopardy, Trivial Pursuit or cards. Check out the latest movie releases or some of the classics. Have plenty of snacks such as hot wings, stuffed hot poppers, dips and chips, popcorn and nuts to serve with your favorite beverage.

Whatever your family's non-religious Good Friday traditions are, get out there and make it a Good Friday. It may be your last chance for a long weekend until summer vacation rolls around. If you have no traditions, now is the perfect time to start one.

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