Palm Sunday: when will it be in 2025 and what you absolutely cannot do
Find out the date of Palm Sunday in Ukraine according to the new calendar.
All Christians know what Palm Sunday is, and it is called exactly that among the Slavs. There is another name – Palm or Flower Sunday. But we cannot find palm trees and palm branches, instead, the willow tree blooms in the spring. Do you know when Palm Sunday will be in 2025 in Ukraine? The date is not fixed and changes every year.
MigNews will tell you about it, as well as the traditions of this holiday: what you should and shouldn't do during it.
When will Palm Sunday be celebrated in Ukraine in 2025, according to the new style?
The date depends on the lunar calendar. Palm Sunday 2025 will be a week before Easter, which falls on April 20. So, we will celebrate Palm Sunday on April 13, 2025.
Palm Sunday 2025: the essence of the holiday and why we celebrate it
This holiday is dedicated to the solemn entry of Jesus Christ into Jerusalem (Entry of the Lord into Jerusalem). He was greeted by a crowd that waved and threw palm branches, spread their clothes on the ground as a sign of respect. There are many ancient customs associated with Palm Sunday in our country. The main one is to consecrate decorated tree branches in Christian churches.
They bring willow branches that have blossomed, which symbolize life and renewal, to the church. Having consecrated the branch, they bring it home, touch each other with it and say: “I don't beat – the willow beats! In a week – Easter! Be big like a willow, and healthy like water, and rich like the earth.” This will help attract success, strength, health and happiness.
Then the branch is placed in a vase and used to decorate the iconostasis. It is customary to keep it until the next Easter so that it will protect the home from misfortune and misfortune.
Palm Sunday 2025: what you absolutely cannot do
Palm Sunday is a very important holiday. During it, you cannot swear, curse, carry negativity (even in your thoughts), or wish evil on people. In addition, you should avoid physical labor (including cleaning), cut your hair, and refuse to help others. Although it is a holiday, it should be celebrated moderately and without lavish feasts. In addition, Great Lent is still in progress at this time, which means you cannot eat meat, milk, or eggs.
When will Lent end in 2025? Here we talked in detail about the date and traditions in Ukraine.