why is it palm sunday

Palm Sunday is called that because it commemorates Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem, when crowds greeted him with palm branches. It falls on the Sunday before Easter and marks the start of Holy Week.

Why the name matters

The “palm” part comes from the branches people waved and laid down as a sign of honor and welcome. Many churches still mark the day with palm processions or blessed branches.

In simple terms

• Event remembered: Jesus entering Jerusalem.

• Why palms: People used palm branches to honor him.

• When it happens: The Sunday before Easter.

• What it starts: Holy Week.

If you want, I can also explain why Palm Sunday changes date every year.