Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that falls on the Sunday before Easter. It commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, an event celebrated in the Gospels, where he rode into the city on a donkey. At the same time, crowds waved palm branches and shouted praises. This day marks the beginning of Holy Week, leading to Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

Traditionally, churches hold special services on Palm Sunday, during which congregants receive palm branches to symbolize the palms laid on the ground as Jesus passed. These branches are often used in processions, and many congregations incorporate readings from the Gospels that recount the entry and the surrounding events.

Palm Sunday is a time of celebration, but it also serves as a reminder of the events that will follow in the week ahead, reflecting both the joy of Jesus’ coming and the somber nature of his passion and crucifixion.