The Easter Vigil, held after sunset on Holy Saturday, is the first and greatest celebration of Easter and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The liturgy is rich in symbolism and ancient traditions, beginning outside with the service of the new fire and the lighting of the Paschal candle, which represents Christ as the light of the world. This is followed by the solemn chanting of the Exsultet, extensive readings from salvation history, the blessing of baptismal water, and the celebration of the Eucharist, marking the triumphant transition from the darkness of the tomb to the eternal light of the resurrection.