Hosanna is derived from a Hebrew term meaning “Save, now!” or “Please save,” as used in Psalm 118:25. Christian usage of the word is typically understood as a shout of adoration or praise, as when Jesus made his triumphal entry into Jerusalem and the people shouted, “Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!” (Mark 11:9). The celebration of Palm Sunday commemorates this event and conveys the sense of praise.