On April 9, Christians of the Eastern Rite celebrate the feast of the Lord's Entry into Jerusalem or Palm Sunday.. The next day, Holy Week begins for believers, which ends with the feast of the Resurrection of Christ..

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history of the holiday.

According to the Gospel, on Saturday Christ resurrected Lazarus, and the next day he went to Jerusalem. He rode into the city on a donkey. The inhabitants of Jerusalem learned about the miracle that Christ performed, and greeted them with cries of “Hosanna! So before met only the king.

The road along which Jesus rode was paved with palm branches. In Ukraine, palm trees do not grow, therefore, in the folk tradition, they were replaced by willow branches.. Traditionally, they are collected in bouquets and consecrated in the church..

What not to do on Palm Sunday.

The people believed that on this day you can not do physical labor, as well as housework..

It was also believed that one should not swear, quarrel, conflict and wish others harm..

The holiday falls on Lent, so you can not eat animal products and alcohol. But you can eat fish. It is also impossible to indulge in entertainment and visit entertainment establishments..

It is believed that on Palm Sunday one should not refuse to help others..