Why we love Palm Sunday

HOW TO OBSERVE PALM SUNDAY

1. Visit a church during Palm Sunday

   You can visit a church and take part in/observe the celebrations. Each country has its own customs, so you can expect an array of different scenarios. In any case, it will be worth it as you will become part of the spirit of peace and gentleness.

2. Help out your friends with preparations

   As with all important days, there are a ton of preparations to do and so little time to do them. Your friends would appreciate it if you lent a helping hand. Spirit of unity is another important part of Palm Sunday and, by helping out your friends, you are imbibing that very spirit.

3. Prepare/Learn about Palm Sunday week

   Palm Sunday marks just one day of the important week ahead. There’s Good Friday and Shrove Tuesday, just to name a few. Each of these days, until Easter, relays the journey that Jesus went through.

WHY WE LOVE PALM SUNDAY

1. It’s a celebration of peace and gentleness

   In a world that is torn apart by violence and polarisation, things like peace, calm, and gentleness are much needed. Palm Sunday allows us to take a moment to appreciate the gift of life and all that it has to offer.

2. It’s a celebration of hope and harmony

   The people of Jerusalem had been waiting for generations upon generations for the Messiah to come. Prophet Zachariah’s prophecy took some time to happen, but it eventually did. Palm Sunday promises better times to come, always.

3. It’s a celebration of different cultures coming together

   While Palm Sunday is a religious day with fixed standards in terms of importance, each culture celebrates the day with its own customs and traditions. It’s a sign of unity in all senses of the word — unity in togetherness and unity in uniqueness.

   Credit: nationaltoday.com