In many churches, the Sunday before Easter serves as a celebration of Jesus' triumphal entry into the city of Jerusalem, in which the Bible records that crowds waved palm branches in his honor.

Palm Sunday ceremonies vary by denomination. Some wear red or purple and engage in a "very celebratory worship service," sing praise songs, and lift palm branches of various sizes, Vashti McKenzie ...

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The event at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception returned by popular demand ahead of Palm Sunday, which precedes ... laughter and music, filled the Guild Hall as nearly two dozen attendees ...

First Baptist Church in Savannah will perform the Easter portion of "Messiah" on Palm Sunday, April 13th ... minister of music at First Baptist Church. Composed by Handel in just 24 days ...

Mr. Thayer is an Episcopal priest. On Sunday, in cities around the world, Christians begin Holy Week by celebrating Palm Sunday, when Jesus entered Jerusalem for the final time before his death ...