Palm Sunday commemorates Jesus Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem, when crowds welcomed him with palm branches and shouts of “Hosanna.” The event is described in all four Gospels of the New Testament. Celebrated the Sunday before Easter, Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week. Palm Sunday balances the joyful recognition of Jesus as king with the anticipation of his approaching suffering and crucifixion on Good Friday.
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