NEW HAVEN — The women at St. Michael Roman Catholic Church are back in force this year, braiding blessed palm into crosses. “Two years ago was a skeleton year. It was just Jeanie and Peggy,” said Olga ...

There's just so much to love about spring: warmer weather, blooming flowers, and of course, all those special days that come with the season of rebirth and life—looking at you Easter! Thanks to ...

1. Split the palm leaf crosswise to create two pieces, one the desired length of the cross and the other the length of its arms. 2. With your nail, puncture a hole in the longer piece large enough to ...

Jason Studnicka poses with palm branches he used for arrangements he gave to Bishop Robert C. Morlino of Madison, Wis., and priests at his home parish in Muscoda. (Credit: CNS photo/courtesy Jason ...

But one thing is for sure – the art of weaving palm fronds into intricate designs was introduced in Philadelphia and throughout the five-county area by a South Philadelphia Italian-American rectory ...

In less time than it took to hear yesterday’s Gospel, some Highlandtown churchgoers braided yellowish palm leaves into the little crosses they’ll keep for the coming year — part of a centuries-old ...

Victoria Ciliberti is a third-generation “palm lady” sharing her craft in the Italian Market ahead of Palm Sunday. Victoria Ciliberti is a third-generation "palm lady" weaving intricate designs with ...

You see people walking in processions peacefully, with a palm leaf in hand, and you know it’s Palm Sunday. This special day marks the beginning of Easter and holds deep meaning for Christians around ...