White Saturday marks Christ’s burial and the return of bells from Rome

Today is White Saturday, when Christians commemorate the burial of Jesus Christ and, according to folklore, church bells return from Rome. This is the second day of the Easter Triduum, which begins on Good Friday with the remembrance of Christ’s crucifixion and culminates in the celebration of his resurrection on Easter Sunday. Bells traditionally remain silent from Holy Thursday, symbolically journeying to Rome for the pope’s blessing, replaced temporarily by wooden clappers. The day also includes preparations for Easter celebrations, such as baking traditional pastries and dyeing eggs, blending religious observances with folk traditions welcoming spring.