How to make a palm cross

It's the Saturday before Palm Sunday. In many congregations (mine included) this is the day people gather to make small crosses out of the palms that will be distributed in the liturgy tomorrow. Want to improve your technique? Want in on the fun? Here's how to make a cross of your own:

Posted by Nicholas Knisely on April 16, 2011 11:00 AM | |
Comments (3)

Yep! That's how you do it! Good demonstration.

Posted by Bill Moorhead [TypeKey Profile Page] | April 16, 2011 4:11 PM

The Great Mystery is why an adult needs this video and a 6 year old can do it with her/his eyes closed.

Posted by Elizabeth Kaeton [TypeKey Profile Page] | April 17, 2011 1:04 PM

Hi, Elizabeth. Having wandered through a few palm-cross-making parties in the parish hall on the Saturday morning before Palm Sunday over the years, as I imagine you have too, I can affirm that yes, a 6 year old can do it with her/his eyes closed, but an adult needs this video. (!)

Posted by Bill Moorhead [TypeKey Profile Page] | April 18, 2011 8:39 PM

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