Juniper branches are popular in Palm Sunday #juniper #vilnius #chojus

The Christian world celebrates Jesus' noble entry into Jerusalem on the last Sunday befor Easter. In Lithuania this day is called Verbø Sekmadienis – Palm Sunday. When Christianity came to Lithuania, plants which sprouted earliest were honored during spring feasts. Even now, willows, osiers and weeping willows are consecrated on Palm Sunday. Most palm bunches in Lithuania have a branch of juniper in them. Juniper is green year round, with late ripening berries and with a peculiar odor.

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