On this day, Ukrainians go to church carrying willow branches to be blessed by holy water. Afterward, they bring the sacred branches home, placing them near icons to protect their house and loved ones throughout the year.

There’s also a sweet folk tradition: gently tapping family members with the blessed willow and saying:

"Not I’m hitting, the willow is hitting – be as big as the willow, healthy like water, and rich like the earth!"

Palm Sunday in Ukraine is not just a religious ritual — it’s a day of peace, prayer, and hope for renewal.