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Palm Sunday

Palm Sunday is a Christian feast that commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphant entry into Jerusalem before his crucifixion. According to the Bible, people welcomed him by laying down palm branches and cloaks, symbolizing honor and victory. The day marks the beginning of Holy Week, leading up to Easter, and highlights themes of hope, peace, and recognition of Jesus as the Messiah. Many churches observe this day with processions, readings, and the distribution of palms, reflecting on the significance of welcoming a spiritual leader and the events that follow in the Christian narrative.