Palm Sunday commemorates the event when Jesus Christ made a triumphant entry into Jerusalem, an occasion described in all four canonical Gospels. On this day, Jesus rode into the city on a donkey, fulfilling an Old Testament prophecy that the Messiah would come humbly, riding on a donkey's colt (Zechariah 9:9). As he entered, crowds welcomed Him by spreading their cloaks and palm branches on the road, shouting "Hosanna!" and proclaiming Him as the Son of David and the coming king, expressing their hope for salvation and liberation
. The waving of palm branches symbolized victory and triumph, as palms were associated with victory in Jewish tradition. The people expected Jesus to lead a political insurrection against Roman rule, but His mission was to conquer sin and death rather than earthly powers
. Palm Sunday marks the beginning of Holy Week, the final week leading up to Easter, and is celebrated by Christians with the blessing and distribution of palm branches, processions, and church services. These palms are often kept in homes or woven into crosses as a reminder of Jesus's victory over death through His sacrifice on the cross
. In summary, Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus’s humble yet triumphant arrival in Jerusalem, heralding the start of the events that would lead to His crucifixion and resurrection, central to Christian faith
