Blessed Palm

Description

While Blessed Palms have religious significance, they are also used to guard the household. Placed above the front door they protect against fire and all evil. Traditionally, Easter palms were created on Ash Wednesday from pussy willow branches. As palm trees are not indigenous to Poland. An Easter palm may also sport some decorations, such as ribbons or dried flowers or other plants, with attributed beneficial effects.

In Poland early in the morning on Easter bits of palm, willow, and blessed eggs are placed in fields to bring good harvests. There are many regional variations between Easter palms in Poland. In the south of the country, willow branches of various lengths are tied together, in the Kurpie region, the entire length of the Easter palm is often decorated with flowers.

As with most Christian symbols and traditions, their origin can be traced to pagan rituals. The willow is held to be endowed with beneficial qualities and symbolizes enduring life, and rebirth.

I highly recommend local Edmonton pickup for this item as they are delicate.

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