Today is Holy Saturday before Easter: what is forbidden to do
11 April 05:51
Today, on Holy Saturday before Easter, Christians observe a special period of silence, prayer, and preparation for Christ’s Resurrection. This is the last day of Holy Week, when believers finish their Easter preparations, pack their baskets for church, and try to spend their time peacefully, without hustle and bustle or arguments.
Holy Saturday is considered a day of anticipation for the great holiday, so it is associated with many traditions, customs, and prohibitions. On this day, it is not customary to live in the usual rush, to engage in loud entertainment or conflicts, because the meaning of Holy Saturday lies in silence, inner peace, and spiritual reflection, reports "Komersant Ukrainian"
What Does Holy Saturday Before Easter Mean
Holy Saturday is the day between Good Friday and Easter. In Christian tradition, it is seen as a time of mournful silence, hope, and preparation for the joyful feast of Christ’s Resurrection.
On this very day, many people finish their household chores, dye eggs, bake Easter cakes, prepare their Easter baskets, and get ready for the night or morning service. But despite the daily hustle and bustle, the day should remain calm and subdued.
What is forbidden on Holy Saturday
You must not quarrel or swear
On Holy Saturday, one should not engage in conflict, settle scores, insult others, or give in to anger. People try to spend this day in peace, without offense or negativity.
It is not customary to have fun or hold loud celebrations
Despite the pre-holiday mood, Holy Saturday is not yet Easter itself. Therefore, it is not recommended to hold loud parties, celebrations involving alcohol, loud music, or entertainment on this day.
Avoid overexerting yourself with heavy work
On this day, it is permissible to finish preparations for the holiday, but it is not advisable to undertake heavy physical labor, deep cleaning, construction work, or other exhausting tasks. The main rule is not to turn Holy Saturday into a day of constant hustle and bustle.
Do not start major projects
According to folk tradition, Holy Saturday is not a good day to start something big and complicated. It is a day of completion, not the start of new important projects.
Do not harbor evil thoughts
Holy Saturday is a time for inner purification. Therefore, believers try not only to avoid bad deeds but also to let go of resentment, envy, anger, and anxiety.
What You Can Do on Holy Saturday
On this day, it is customary to:
- finish preparations for Easter;
- bake Easter cakes, if they haven’t done so already;
- paint Easter eggs;
- put together an Easter basket;
- go to church;
- pray;
- spend the day in peace.
In other words, Holy Saturday is not a day of complete inactivity, but everything should take place without noise, haste, or unnecessary emotional tension.
Can you bake Easter bread on Holy Saturday?
Yes, on Holy Saturday, many families bake Easter bread if they didn’t have time to do so on Maundy Thursday.
The Church does not forbid this, so baking Easter bread, dyeing eggs, and preparing the basket are considered customary activities on this day.
Why is Holy Saturday so important
Holy Saturday marks the boundary between the sorrow of Holy Week and the joy of Easter. That is why the day is considered special: it seems to bring the time of mourning to a close and prepare people for the bright holiday.
For many Christians, it is a day of silence, domestic warmth, prayer, and peaceful anticipation of the joy of Easter.
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