FLORIST THINKS FRONDLY OF PALM SUNDAY; THE HOLIEST WEEK OF THE CHRISTIAN YEAR CALLS FOR SEASONAL GREENERY.(SERIES: MONDAY CONVERSATION)(GENERAL NEWS) From: The News & Record (Piedmont Triad, NC) | Date: March 18, 2002| Author: Rutland, Aulica | COPYRIGHT 2002 News & Record. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Byline: AULICA RUTLAND Staff Writer

GREENSBORO -- Palm Sunday marks the start of the holiest week of the Christian calendar. For Mary Schiavone, owner of A Finishing Touch Florist, the day can be as busy as a big wedding, with several churches to outfit with palm fronds.

Palm Sunday, which falls on March 24 this year, commemorates Jesus' arrival in Jerusalem days before his arrest and crucifixion. According to the Book of John, Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a d...

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