Jesus' triumphant entry into Jerusalem
Today is the Sunday before Good Friday, in the bible, this is known as Palm Sunday. For those not acquainted with the story, this is the Sunday when Jesus rode into Jerusalem on the back of a donkey, and was greeted by all the townspeople waving palms. Many people lay down their cloaks and palms for his donkey to ride across. He was given a King's welcome, although many in the high positions (under the Roman empire) were unhappy that the unofficial 'King of the Jews' was here and highly visible. Egypt and Palestine at that time was conquered by the Romans, and the consul was a general called Pontius Pilate.
The donkey in Eastern culture is symbolic of peace and attests to the fact that Jesus was a peaceful King.
In churches all over the world, the palm is given out as a symbol of this day. In 5 days' time, on Good Friday, Jesus was hung on the cross some 2011 years ago. He resurrected or came back to life after 3 days and that is called Easter - that is why many Christians celebrate the Easter holiday with attending church and Mass.
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