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• Palm Sunday is a Christian holy day that celebrates the entry of Jesus into Jerusalem one week before his resurrection, which is celebrated on Easter. According to the Gospels, Jesus rode into the city on a donkey and was greeted by followers waving palms and olive branches as a symbol of peace and joy.MSNBC: Pope Demands Action to Stop Migrant Trafficking (April 5, 2009)

  In 2009, Palm Sunday fell on April 5th, Orthodox Christians celebrate the date on April 12, 2009. On this day, Christian churches often distribute palm fronds to congregants.Associated Press: Christian Pilgrims Mark Palm Sunday in Jerusalem (April 5, 2009)

• Fast Facts

  1. The biblical account of Palm Sunday can be found in Matthew 21: 1-11; Mark 11:1-11; Luke 19:28-44; and John 12:12-19BibleGateway.com: Matthew 21:1-11 BibleGateway.com: Mark 11:1-11 BibleGateway.com: Luke 19:28-44 BibleGateway.com: John 12:12-19
  2. Falls on the Sunday before EasterCatholic Encyclopedia: Palm Sunday
  3. Is the last Sunday of LentCatholic Encyclopedia: Palm Sunday
  4. Christian churches generally distribute palms at services on Palm SundayFish Eaters: Palm Sunday
  5. Olive or willow branches can be substituted for palmsFish Eaters: Palm Sunday
  6. Palm branches are mentioned in John 12: 12BibleGateway.com: John 12:12-19

• Fulfillment of a Prophecy?

  The prophet Zechariah is quoted in the Bible as stating, "your king comes to you, righteous and having salvation, gentle and riding on a donkey." The manner of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday is held by Christians to represent the fulfillment of that prophecy.Got Questions.org: What is Palm Sunday?

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