Are laughing and dancing really forbidden in Germany on Good Friday?

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News Source : The Local Germany

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  • In Germany, Good Friday (Karfreitag) is not just a regular religious holiday; it is a designated silent holiday (stiller Feiertag) The rules stipulate that public entertainment events, bars and restaurants, musical performances, and even excessive laughter are officially banned.
  • But despite the "silent" designation, life in Germany does not completely grind to a halt.
  • Here's a look at what's allowed and what's not, and what you can still get up to on the public holiday.
In Germany, Good Friday, or Karfreitag is a designated silent holiday. Heres a loot at whats allowed and whats not, and what you can still get up to on the public holiday. If a four day weeken [+6102 chars]

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