The large, long palm branches were common in the Holy Land, Jobe said. During ancient times, they symbolized goodness and victory. "It wasn't something unique to Jesus," he told USA TODAY.

Today, March 29, is Palm Sunday. Christian churches everywhere will be decorated with palm branches, their parishioners crafting palm branch crosses in their pews.

The cool chill in the air didn’t keep almost 50 people from showing up early Sunday to attend an ecumenical Palm Sunday gathering on the Tower Green in Western Springs. Pastors from various c… ...

Palm Sunday will be celebrated by Christians worldwide Sunday, March 24, 2024. It commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when palm branches were strewn ...

More commonly, they were shown holding a palm branch, signifying their victory over death: Having given up their earthly lives to follow Christ, they were now united with him in Paradise.

Today, Palm Sunday, marks the beginning of Holy Week for Christians around the world as they prepare for Easter. Here's what you need to know about Palm Sunday, Easter and where to celebrate in ...

The palm is a symbol of the arrival of Jesus in Jerusalem just before his crucifixion, as crowds waved palm branches, sang ‘’Hosannah,’’ and covered his path with the branches.

Palm Sunday will be celebrated by Christians worldwide this Sunday. It commemorates the Christian belief in the triumphant entry of Jesus into Jerusalem, when palm branches were strewn before him ...

For newspaper palm branches you need: Bibles, newspapers, clear tape and scissors. Begin your activity by reading the Palm Sunday story found in John 12:12-19.

Palm Sunday falls on the Sunday before Easter and begins Holy Week for most Christians. The day commemorates the biblical story of Jesus’ arrival in Jerusalem, where tradition holds that he was ...