Christians around the world celebrate Palm Sunday on March 28, 2021. On this Sunday that comes before Easter, we commemorate Jesus’s triumphant entry into the city of Jerusalem. Thousands of people from all around the world join locals in walking the same path that Jesus walked, from the village of Bethphage that is located on the eastern edge of the Mount of Olives through the valley, entering the city of Jerusalem. This event is very important as it marks the last week of the season of Lent and also the first day of Holy Week (also called Passion Week) that culminates in Easter Sunday. The historical background of Palm Sunday dates back to the end of the 4th Century when people would gather to have their palm blessed then walk the same path that Jesus walked in His entry to Jerusalem. They would hold palm branches that symbolize victory, triumph and peace, and olive branches that symbolize peace and victory, all while chanting verses from the Old Testament and saying “Blessed is...
