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palm crosses, leaves & ashes
As it is the first day of Lent, Christians begin Ash Wednesday by marking a Lenten calendar, praying a Lenten daily devotional, and abstaining from a luxury that they will not partake of until Eastertide arrives.
Ash Wednesday derives its name from the placing of repentance ashes on the foreheads of participants to either the words "Repent, and believe in the Gospel" or the dictum "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." The ashes are prepared by burning palm leaves from the previous year's Palm Sunday celebrations.
Palm Sunday is a Christian celebration that commemorates Jesus Christ's triumphant entry into Jerusalem, an event described in the Gospels. It occurs on the Sunday before Easter and marks the beginning of Holy Week. During Palm Sunday services, congregations often distribute palm branches, symbolizing the palms laid down by the crowd as Jesus rode into the city on a donkey. This day reflects themes of victory, peace, and the fulfillment of prophecy, leading into the reflection on the passion of Christ in the following days.
Palm Ashes
Supplied in packets.
One packet is sufficient for approx. 150 to 200 persons, depending on application. We also provide this complete with Holy Land 100% Olive Oil so that the ash can be mixed authentically to a paste, how it should be.
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Choice of standard grey or pure black ash.
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Our Black, 100% Pure Palm Ash stands out internationally for its intense black colour, providing a striking contrast when applied as a cross on the forehead, surpassing the appearance of grey ash. This exceptional quality results from a meticulous, multi-day burning process that omits accelerants, guaranteeing the ash's purity and richness.​
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Get ready for the start of Lent with our Ash Wednesday items as well as Palms for Palm Sunday.
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent in the Western Christian calendar, occurring 46 days before Easter Sunday. It is observed by many Christian denominations and is characterized by the imposition of ashes on the forehead in the shape of a cross, symbolizing penance, mortality, and the call to repentance. The ashes are typically made from the burnt palms of the previous year's Palm Sunday. This day emphasizes the themes of reflection, fasting, and spiritual renewal as believers prepare for the solemn season leading up to Easter.
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MIXING PALM ASH - Tips!
Instructions
Sift the ashes into a bowl using a fine mesh sieve using the back of a teaspoon to push the ashes through the mesh. Add one or two drops of olive oil to the ashes in the bowl and mix with a teaspoon. Mix the ash and oil until the ash begins to stick together, the mix should have a pastelike consistency. Add oil or ash until the mixture is right. Cover the ash and oil paste with plastic wrap until ready to use to prevent anything from falling in and contaminating the mixture.
Tips & WarningsWipe the ashes off using a clean, dry cloth. Use a few drops of lemon juice to clean the skin if the ash doesn't wipe off completely.
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Never mix palm ashes with water or use water to clean the ash mark off skin. Palm ash mixed with water may burn the skin.
Palm Crosses
Top quality African Palm Crosses. Made by local farmers to provide additional income to pay for essential services in their communities.
Supplied in packs of 50 or 100
Palm Leaves
Top quality African Palm leaves. Harvested by local farmers to provide additional income to pay for essential services in their communities. Make your own Palm Crosses from these dried Palm Leaves.
Supplied in packs of 100.
Artifcial Palm Branches
Add a touch of authenticity to your service and/or display with these replica Palm Branches which come in lengths of circa 58cm total.
Ideal for display and can be hand held too...
Palm Ash Containers
Ideal for mixing and holding your palm ashses and oil ready for use. Available in hardwearing stainless steel or heavy duty porcelin. Dishwasher safe.
Available sizes:
1.5oz (43ml) Stainless steel Ash pot. Height 27mm diameter 60mm.
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2oz (65ml) white porcelin Ash Pot. Height 35mm diameter 65mm
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2.5oz (71ml) Stainless steel Ash Pot. Height 40mm diamter 57mm.