But after watching the play, she said she knew she could get through her grief because Christ conquered death. I never knew her name or saw her again, but I think of her every year. All Christians celebrate these events, though in different ways and at different times some years. He and his disciples were coming to celebrate Passover. During Palm Sunday ceremonies now, palm leaves and branches are used by different denominations to help relate the message of Jesus' arrival.
Some churches spread palm leaves and branches for a processional into the sanctuary.
At others, members wear crosses made of palm leaves on their lapels. Sermons have to do with the final week of Jesus' life and his crucifixion. Others have prayer times or Bible studies, some formal at the church and others informal at home. All consider the week before Easter a time for repentance and prayer in preparation for celebration of the Resurrection. During the Passover meal Jesus told his followers that one of the 12 would soon betray him.