Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem
Palm Sunday is a significant Christian holiday that commemorates
Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem. It occurs exactly one week before Easter and marks the beginning of Holy Week. The event is celebrated by the blessing and distribution of
palm branches, symbolizing victory and triumph, as the crowd welcomed Jesus with joy and laid their cloaks before Him, shouting, "Hosanna!" This act reflects the hope and anticipation of His coming as the King of Kings. The choice of riding on a donkey, a humble animal, signifies His mission of peace and servanthood, rather than conquest.