Palm Sunday, observed on the Sunday preceding Easter, commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphant arrival in Jerusalem, as recounted in all four canonical Gospels. The feast derives its name from the palm branches used by the crowd to welcome and honor Jesus as he entered the city. In Western Christianity, Palm Sunday signifies the start of Holy Week and the final week of Lent, leading up to Eastertide. In Eastern Christianity, Holy Week begins after Great Lent concludes.
1928: Palm Sunday in the American Book of Common Prayer
In 1928, the American Book of Common Prayer adopted the term "Palm Sunday" to avoid confusion with Passion Sunday, the penultimate Sunday of Lent.
1965: Palm Sunday Collect in the Methodist Book of Worship
In 1965, The Book of Worship for Church and Home, used by the Methodist Church, included a specific Collect for Palm Sunday.
2008: Artificial Palm Competitions in Poland
In 2008, Polish towns and villages continued the tradition of artificial palm competitions, with the tallest palm reaching over 30 meters in height.