John 12:1 NKJV Then, six days before the Passover, Jesus came to Bethany, where Lazarus was who had been dead, whom He had raised from the dead.

The Passover is on the 14th, the day on which Jesus was crucified, a Friday. Counting six days back from Friday would place us on a Saturday. Therefore, if Jesus was to be crucified on the 14th, then Saturday would have been the 8th day.

According to scripture, it specifies that the lamb would be presented on the 10th day. Considering that Friday marks the 14th day of Passover, the 10th day would have been on a Monday. Therefore, it follows that Monday is the accurate day on which Jesus rode on a donkey. hence, it would be more accurate to refer to this day as Palm Monday instead of Palm Sunday.

Palm Monday is the beginning of a Paschal Mystery., with “Paschal" signifying suffering. The Paschal Mystery identifies with the suffering of Jesus rather than just joy. Therefore this day is not just a day of singing, dancing and rejoicing, but a time for reflection on what God had to do for the sinful man. It’s the day that we reflect and weep on how much we have withdrawn from the things of God. This is the real meaning of this day.