The symbol of the holiday is willow twigs.
On April 17, Christians of the Eastern rite celebrate Palm Sunday or the Feast of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem. The next day, believers begin Holy Week, which ends with the feast of the Resurrection of Christ or Easter.
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History of the holiday
The history of the holiday is described in the Gospels. On the Sabbath, Jesus resurrected the righteous Lazarus, proving that he was the Son of God, and on Sunday he rode into Jerusalem on a donkey. The people of the city, who learned of the miracle of the resurrection, greeted Christ with shouts of “Hosanna!”, Usually meeting only the king.
They paved the way for Jesus with palm branches. As palm trees do not grow in Ukraine, they have been replaced by willow branches.
They are traditionally consecrated in the church. Sick children were also jokingly beaten with twigs, it was believed that this would help heal them.
What not to do on Palm Sunday
This day is not allowed to do work at home, as well as physical labor.
You can not swear, quarrel, slander and wish harm to others.
You can not drink alcohol.
The holiday falls on Lent, so you can't eat food of animal origin, but you can eat fish.
You can't deny help to others.
