Palm Sunday  
Why Palm Sunday?
Palm branches are mentioned inonly one of four Gospels (see John 12:12-15). So why do we call the first day of Holy Week Palm Sunday?

Tradition plays an important part in church history.  During Jesus' time, Rome was the world's leading power.  Whenever the Romans were victorious in battle, citizens traditionally threw palm branches in the returning hereos' path.

This was the accepted custom of reception. So when Jesus rode into Jerusalem, it was appropriate that he receive a hero's welcome.  One week later, he would be victorious over death.

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