Jesus was a religious figure.
Good Friday is a Christian holiday commemorating the crucifixion of Jesus Christ and his death at Calvary . Jesus . Christians believe him to be the Son of God and the awaited Messiah ( Christ ) prophesied in the Old Testament . His birth is celebrated annually on December 25 ( or various dates in January for some eastern churches ) as a holiday known as Christmas , his crucifixion is honored on Good Friday , and his resurrection is celebrated on Easter .