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Mark's Gospel was the earliest of the New Testament gospels and in this Gospel, it is not palm leaves, but leafy branches that are spread on the road, just as the Jews used leafy branches in the celebration of the Sukkoth festival. Mark 11:8 says (NAB), "Many people spread their cloaks on the road, and others spread leafy branches that they had cut from the fields." The words used at the Sukkoth are reflected in Mark 11:9: "And they that went before, and they that followed, cried, saying, Hosanna; Blessed be he that cometh in the name of the Lord."
John Shelby Spong (Jesus for the NonReligious) says the story came from a Jewish festival actually held at an entirely different time of year:The ]ewish eight day celebration of the harvest, known as Sukkoth, and also called the Festival of the Tabernacles or Booths, was probably the most popular holiday among the Jews in the first century. In the observance of Sukkoth, worshippers processed through Jerusalem and in the Temple, waving a bunch of leafy branches made of willow, myrtle and palm. As they waved these branches in that procession, the worshippers recited words from Psalm 118, the psalm normally used at Sukkoth. Among these words were "Save us, we beseech you, O Lord." Save us in Hebrew is hosianna or 'hosanna'. This is typically followed by "Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord. (Psalm 118:25-6).
Mark took the Sukkoth traditions and transferred them from autumn to the Passover season for the procession story. Because the Passover season is too early for 'leafy branches' (except palms), John changed this to 'palm branches', creating our modern tradition of Palm Sunday. In the earliest account of Palm Sunday, the species were willow, myrtle and palm, but these were unavailable at that time of year, leading to the conclusion that this story is an elaboration to demonstrate a capricious and unpredictable character in the Jerusalem people, who would shortly demand the crucifixion of Jesus.
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What kind of palms are traditionally used for Palm Sunday celebrations?
The palms traditionally used for Palm Sunday celebrations are typically from the date palm tree.
How is Palm Sunday celebrated today?
Palm Sunday is celebrated today by : In church,People often wear festive things, carry palms, decorate etc. It is fun. Often for young children, there are games and fun things to do. Sometimes take communion. Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter :)))))
Where do the ashes come from on ash Wednesday?
Burnt Palm Leaves
How do you get ash for Ash Wednesday?
From burnt palms from last year's Palm Sunday.
How are palm leaves disposed of after palm Sunday?
Palms are blessed and should be burned as a method of disposal and not thrown into trash. Ashes for Ash Wednesday are burned palms. One can burn palms in a fireplace for disposal
Why do we receive palms on Palm Sunday?
Christians receive palms on Palm Sunday to commemorate Jesus' triumphal entry into Jerusalem, where crowds welcomed him by waving palm branches. This event symbolizes Jesus' role as the Messiah and the beginning of Holy Week leading up to Easter.
How did the name palm Sunday has come?
Because people used palms on that day in Jerusalem.
On Ash Wednesday we put ashes on our heads but what are the ashes made from?
The palm fronds from the Palm Sunday palms of the previous year.
What was laid down for Jesus to walk over?
People laid dowm palm leaves and clothes on the floor on Palm Sunday.
What do palms represent on palm Sunday?
They represent the entrance of Jesus into Jerusalem as the preparation of his death and resurrection.
What is the link between Ash Wednesday and Palm Sunday?
On the day before Ash Wednesday the leftover palms from last year's Palm Sunday are burned and the ashes are used on Ash Wednesday to 'anoint' the faithful. Palm Sunday is when people celebrate Jesus entering Jerusalem and ash Wednesday is when you use the left over palm leaves from palm Sunday. They are burnt to an ash and then in the mass the congregation is blessed with them.
What is holy ash made from which is used on Ash Wednesday?
Traditionally from the ashes of the Palm Crosses used in the previous year's Palm Sunday celebration and mixed with the Oil of Catechumens which is a sacred oil used in Baptisms.
