A triumphal entry is a ceremonial entry by a person into a city.
- The term originates from the Roman triumph, awarded to successful generals in Ancient Rome
- Metaphorically, the term is applied to Christ's entry to Jerusalem, commemorated on Palm Sunday
- Royal Entry covers the European ceremonies from the Middle Ages on.
Famous quotes containing the word entry:
“All mothers need instruction, nurturing, and an understanding mentor after the birth of a baby, but in this age of fast foods, fast tracks, and fast lanes, it doesn’t always happen. While we live in a society that provides recognition for just about every life event—from baptisms to bar mitzvahs, from wedding vows to funeral rites—the entry into parenting seems to be a solo flight, with nothing and no one to mark formally the new mom’s entry into motherhood.”
—Sally Placksin (20th century)