Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday that commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem.
Palm Sunday is the first day of Holy Week, the week leading up to Easter. It’s also the day before Easter Sunday, which commemorates Jesus’ resurrection. The holiday has its roots in Jewish tradition and was adopted by Christians as a way to commemorate Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. Palm Sunday is also sometimes referred to as Passion Sunday, which comes from the Latin word for passion and refers to the Passion of Christ.
When is Palm Sunday?
Palm Sunday falls on March 20th this year, though it can vary from year to year depending on when Easter falls. The date for Easter changes every year based on a lunar calendar and can fall anywhere between March 22nd and April 25th. For example, in 2021 it will fall on April 11th.
What does Palm Sunday commemorate?
Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem shortly before his crucifixion. According to Christian tradition, palm branches were placed along his path as he entered Jerusalem, symbolizing victory over sin. In John 12:13-15, it says: “Jesus found a young donkey and sat upon it; as it is written: ‘Fear not, daughter of Zion; behold your king is coming sitting on an ass’s colt.’ His disciples did not understand these things at first; but when Jesus was glorified they remembered that these things were written about him and that they had done these things to him.”
