Christians on Palm Sunday dedicate willow branches to the church and consider them a powerful talisman against all evil.
Palm Sunday is a significant Christian holiday, which according to the church is called the Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem. It is celebrated exactly one week before Easter.
Date of Palm Sunday in 2023
Every year, Palm Sunday falls on the sixth Sunday of Lent and the last Sunday before Easter. Since Easter 2023 for Orthodox believers falls on April 16, then Palm Sunday will be on April 9.
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history of the holiday
The Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem was an event in the life of Jesus Christ. He rode a donkey to the holy city. When the people saw Jesus, they proclaimed the word Hosanna and threw palm branches at his feet, as if meeting the king.
Since there were no palm trees in Ukraine, people replaced them with willows. It is believed that this tree is endowed with healing properties.
Palm Sunday Traditions
Christians dedicate willow branches to the temple. Then they bring them home and put them in a vase, considering them a powerful charm.
They also jokingly hit each other with sacred branches, saying: “I won’t b’yu – willow b’є, it’s Great Day for this day, a red egg is not far away!”.
What not to do on Palm Sunday
It is strictly forbidden to eat meat, eggs and dairy products on this day. But you can now eat fish.
The holiday is usually devoted to rest and worship.
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