Palm branches are used on Palm Sunday to commemorate Jesus Christ's triumphal entry into Jerusalem, as described in the Christian Gospels. When Jesus entered the city, the crowds welcomed him by waving palm branches and laying them on the ground along with their cloaks. This act symbolized victory, triumph, and honor, as palm branches were historically used to welcome kings and conquerors. The waving of palms also represents Jesus' spiritual victory and his role as the King of Kings and High Priest. Additionally, the palm branches are a reminder to Christians of the victory of the spirit over the flesh and the hope of eternal life. These branches are blessed and distributed in church services on Palm Sunday, marking the beginning of Holy Week leading up to Easter.
