Palm leaves symbolize victory and joy among many Christians in the United States.

It is the day before Good Friday which takes place during Holy Week. It commemorates Jesus Christ’s last supper and the initiation of Holy Communion (the Eucharist), observed in many Christian churches.

It is the day when Christians commemorate Jesus Christ's crucifixion, which plays an important part in our Christian faith. It is not a federal holiday in the United States, although it is a state holiday in some states.