How many days till Palm Sunday?

How many days till Palm Sunday?

A summary

Palm Sunday falls on the Sunday before Easter. It commemorates Christ’s return to Jerusalem, and is the start of Holy Week. Small crosses woven from blessed palms are often distributed at churches on Palm Sunday.

On Pam Sunday crosses are decorated with candy and bread, made in the form of a rooster. Processions take place.

Date and days to Palm Sunday

The calendar date and days to go until Palm Sunday are as follows:

What is Palm Sunday?

Palm Sunday is a Christian holiday that falls on the Sunday before Easter Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week. It commemorates the triumphant entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem, an event described in the Gospels of the New Testament as a significant moment in the life of Jesus.

Palm Sunday donkey ride

According to the biblical accounts in the Gospels (particularly in Matthew 21:1-11, Mark 11:1-11, Luke 19:28-44, and John 12:12-19), Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, and crowds of people gathered to greet Him. They spread their cloaks on the road and waved palm branches, shouting “Hosanna,” which means “Save us, we pray!” The use of palm branches and the enthusiastic welcome from the crowds symbolize the people’s recognition of Jesus as the long-awaited Messiah and King.

What are Palm Sunday celebrations?

Palm Sunday serves as a joyful and celebratory occasion in the Christian calendar. Churches often reenact this event by distributing palm branches to the congregation, and many worship services include the blessing and procession of palms. The day also marks the beginning of Holy Week, during which Christians reflect on the events leading up to Jesus’s crucifixion and resurrection.

Events following Palm Sunday

The significance of Palm Sunday goes beyond the festive aspect, as it foreshadows the events that would follow later in the week, including Jesus’s Last Supper with His disciples on Maundy Thursday, His crucifixion on Good Friday, and ultimately, His resurrection on Easter Sunday. It is a reminder of the complex nature of Jesus’s mission, with both triumphant and sorrowful aspects, as He came to fulfill His role as the Savior and Redeemer of humanity.

Frequently asked questions about Palm Sunday

More information about Palm Sunday can be found here.

All days and dates are based on Eastern Time Zone (UTC-5)